Entree: United States – Classic Stuffed Bell Peppers
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Ingredients
- 1 lb (454 g) Ground beef - 4 large Bell peppers - 1 cup (140 g) cooked Macroni - 1 cup (240 g) diced Tomatos - 1 cup (113 g) shredded Cheddar cheese
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Trim tops of Bell peppers and remove cores; set peppers upright in a baking dish. 2. Cook Macroni according to package directions; drain and set aside. 3. In a skillet, cook Ground beef until no longer pink and crumbly, breaking it into pieces as it cooks. 4. Stir cooked Macroni and diced Tomatos into the cooked Ground beef until evenly combined. 5. Spoon the beef-macaroni mixture into each Bell pepper, pressing gently to pack. 6. Sprinkle Cheddar cheese evenly over stuffed peppers and bake 30–40 minutes until peppers are tender and cheese is melted and lightly browned. 7. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
Partial estimate: known contributions only. Some ingredient contributions or nutrient values could not be included. These values are not complete recipe or serving totals. Missing contributions are unknown, not zero. Ingredients not included: 1 cup (140 g) cooked Macroni.
Per serving | Servings: 4
Nutrition estimated: November 5, 2026
*Values are estimates based on USDA data and mathematical calculations. Actual values may vary. Where data are unavailable, those contributions are excluded. Calories, Carbohydrates, Protein, Fat, Saturated fat, Trans fat, Cholesterol, Sodium, Potassium, Calcium, Iron and Vitamin A are known subtotals. Missing contributions are unknown, not zero.