Homestyle Stuffed Peppers

An old family recipe for classic comfort food passed down to me by my mom. Green peppers are stuffed with a mixture of ground beef and rice then smothered in a tangy tomato sauce. I always serve these with creamy mashed potatoes just like my Mom always did. Enjoy!

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 25 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 55 mins
• Calories: 557 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1 cup cooked white rice
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 ½ pounds lean ground beef
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• ¼ cup white vinegar
• ¼ cup finely chopped onion
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 (28 ounce) can tomato sauce
• ½ cup Italian-style bread crumbs
• 4 green bell peppers, tops and seeds removed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Bring a large pot of water to a boil.

Step 3

Cook the peppers in boiling water until softened, 4 to 5 minutes.

Step 4

Remove peppers from boiling water and rinse with cold water; set peppers aside to drain.

Step 5

Mix together ground beef, cooked white rice, lightly beaten egg, finely chopped onion, Italian-style bread crumbs, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese in a large bowl until evenly mixed.

Step 6

Divide beef and rice mixture among peppers; stuff each pepper with beef and rice mixture.

Step 7

Place peppers open side up in a 9x13-inch baking dish or shallow roasting pan.

Step 8

Combine tomato sauce and white vinegar in a bowl.

Step 9

Pour tomato mixture over stuffed peppers.

Step 10

Top with 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese.

Step 11

Bake in the preheated oven until heated through, basting the peppers two or three times while baking, about 80 minutes.