Stuffed Orange Peppers

Ingredients and Weight:

• 4 large orange bell peppers, 750g
• 1 pound ground beef, 500g
• 1 medium onion, chopped, 120g
• 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped, 120g
• 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce, 425g
• 1/2 cup instant rice, 55g
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 50g
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, 10g
• Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

45-50 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Cut the bell peppers in half lengthwise and remove the seeds and ribs.
3. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Drain any excess fat.
4. Add the onion and green bell pepper to the skillet and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
5. Stir in the tomato sauce, instant rice, Parmesan cheese, parsley, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
6. Fill the bell peppers with the stuffing mixture.
7. Place the bell peppers in a baking dish and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and the filling is cooked through.

Nutritional Information:

Per stuffed pepper (1/8 of the recipe):

• Calories: 250
• Fat: 12g
• Saturated Fat: 5g
• Cholesterol: 40mg
• Sodium: 600mg
• Carbohydrates: 25g
• Fiber: 4g
• Sugar: 8g
• Protein: 15g

Dish Characteristics:

• Colorful and visually appealing
• Savory and flavorful
• Hearty and filling
• Suitable for both lunch and dinner

User Comments:

• "These stuffed peppers were absolutely delicious! The combination of flavors was perfect."
• "They were easy to make and a great way to use up leftover ground beef."
• "My family loved these. They will definitely be a repeat recipe in our house."
• "The orange bell peppers added a nice sweetness to the dish."
• "These were a hit at our potluck. Everyone raved about them."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• If you don't have instant rice, you can use 1 cup of uncooked long-grain rice. However, you will need to add an additional 1/2 cup of water to the sauce.
• You can also add other vegetables to the stuffing, such as diced carrots or celery.
• If you want a spicy dish, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the sauce.
• Be careful not to overcook the peppers, as they can become bitter.