Stuffed Green Peppers Recipe With Nutrition Data and Calorie Count

Stuffed Green Peppers

Delicious hearty peppers stuffed with ground beef, rice, onion and tomatoes.

Yields:

6 servings

Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

45 mins

Meal Type:

Main Dish

Rating:

Ingredients

  • 6 medium green peppers
  • 16 oz lean ground beef
  • 1/3 cup chopped onion
  • 16 oz canned tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup long grain rice
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 dash pepper
  • 1/2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 4 oz shredded american cheese
  • 1/2 cup water

Directions

  • Pre-heat oven to 350 °F (175 °C).
  • Cut tops off green peppers and remove seeds and membrane. Precook green pepper cups in boiling salted water about 5 minutes; drain. Sprinkle inside of cups generously with salt.
  • Cook lean ground beef and onion till meat is lightly browned. Season with salt and dash of pepper.
  • Add tomatoes, water, uncooked long grain rice, and Worcestershire sauce.
  • Cover and simmer till rice is tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Stuff peppers with mixture; stand upright in 10 x 6 x 1/12" baking dish. Bake uncovered for 20 to 25 minutes.
  • After simmering you can optionally stir in a cup of shredded American sharp cheese into the mixture before stuffing the peppers if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 serving

Daily Values

Calories
Amount Per Serving 293
% Daily Value*
  • Total Fat
    Amount Per Serving 12.59g
    % Daily Value 16%
    • Saturated Fat
      Amount Per Serving 6.083g
    • Trans Fat
      Amount Per Serving 0.482g
    • Polyunsaturated Fat
      Amount Per Serving 0.544g
    • Monounsaturated Fat
      Amount Per Serving 4.704g
  • Cholesterol
    Amount Per Serving 61mg
    % Daily Value 20%
  • Sodium
    Amount Per Serving 542mg
    % Daily Value 24%
  • Total Carbohydrate
    Amount Per Serving 23.55g
    % Daily Value 9%
    • Dietary Fiber
      Amount Per Serving 3g
      % Daily Value 11%
    • Total Sugars
      Amount Per Serving 5.33g
      Includes -g Added Sugars
  • Protein
    Amount Per Serving 21.65g

Nutrients Declaration Requirement

  • Vitamin A
    Amount Per Serving 6mcg
    % Daily Value 1%
  • Vitamin C
    Amount Per Serving 115mg
    % Daily Value 128%
  • Vitamin D
    Amount Per Serving -mcg
    % Daily Value -%
  • Calcium
    Amount Per Serving 11mg
    % Daily Value 1%
  • Iron
    Amount Per Serving 18mg
    % Daily Value 100%
  • Potassium
    Amount Per Serving 704mg
    % Daily Value 15%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutritional advice.

Nutrition summary:

  • Calories 293 KCal
  • Fat 12.59 g
  • Carbs 23.55 g
  • Protein 21.65 g

There are 293 calories in 1 serving of Stuffed Green Peppers.

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Values estimated based on person weighing 160 lbs.

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