My Mom used to make these Stuffed Peppers all the time for our family when I was little. This version is very similar to what she made for us in the 70’s!
If you happen to be following the Weight Watchers WW plan, you’ll find a link to the WW Points on the recipe card below.
Stuffed Peppers
These easy stuffed peppers are like what Mom used to make back in the 70's!
Ingredients
- 6 large green, red and/or yellow bell peppers
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 medium garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- ⅓ cup tomato paste
- One 15-ounce can chopped fire-roasted tomatoes
- ¼ cup minced fresh parsley
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 3 teaspoons dried basil
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, cut into ½-inch cubes (or use shredded)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Cut tops off of the peppers. Then, scoop out seeds and membranes and discard.
- In a large skillet, sauté the onion and garlic for 5 minutes. Add the beef and cook until browned. Stir in remaining ingredients, mixing well.
- Stuff the peppers with the beef mixture and place in a rimmed casserole dish. Bake 30 minutes until hot and bubbly.
Notes
- Try using varied spices, or substituting cheddar for a different type of cheese.
- WW Points were calculated using 95% lean ground beef.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving, Calories: 383kcal, Carbohydrates: 20g, Protein: 28g, Fat: 22g, Saturated Fat: 10g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 8g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 85mg, Sodium: 545mg, Potassium: 849mg, Fiber: 5g, Sugar: 11g, Vitamin A: 6270IU, Vitamin C: 220mg, Calcium: 335mg, Iron: 4mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
