Entree: United States – Classic Stuffed Bell Peppers
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Serving Size: 4
Approximate Time
Prep
20 min
Cook
35 min
Additional
5 min
Total
1 hr
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.
Estimated Nutritional Information*
Per serving | Servings: 4
Calories: 403 kcal
Carbohydrates: 10.6 g
Protein: 29.6 g
Fat: 27 g
Saturated fat: 12 g
Trans fat: 1.3 g
Cholesterol: 105 mg
Sodium: 268 mg
Potassium: 786 mg
Calcium: 239 mg
Iron: 3.14 mg
Vitamin A: 149 µg RAE
Generated: 2026-11-05T20:04:29+00:00
*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.