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!

Step: 1

Bring a large pot of water to a boil.

Step: 2

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

Step: 3

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

Step: 4

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: 5

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

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.

Per Serving: 557 calories; protein 43.4g; carbohydrates 38.6g; fat 25.5g; cholesterol 164.5mg; sodium 1509.9mg.

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