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portrait-oriented photo showcasing a close-up of two halved stuffed bell peppers, one red and one yellow, filled with a beef and rice mixture and topped with melted cheese. They rest on a white plate garnished with parsley leaves, over a grey cloth surface. The peppers look juicy and freshly cooked, with the cheese slightly browned, indicating they just came off the stove.

Stovetop Stuffed Bell Peppers

Nesting Lane
Stovetop Stuffed Bell Peppers with Weight Watchers Points: A hearty dinner with vegetables and ground beef.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4

Equipment

Medium Saucepan
Sharp Knife
Medium Bowl
3 Quart Saucepan
Measuring Spoons
Measuring Cup

Ingredients
 

Instructions
 

  • Cook the rice as the package suggests, but do not add butter or oil. Let it cool for 10 minutes.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled rice, ground beef, onion, chopped pepper, garlic, ¼ cup of vegetable juice, Parmesan cheese, and spices.
  • Evenly distribute the rice mixture into the bell peppers using a spoon.
  • Place the stuffed bell peppers into a large, deep 3-quart saucepan.
  • Pour the remaining 1¼ cups of vegetable juice around the bell peppers in the saucepan.
  • Over medium-high heat, bring the saucepan contents to a boil, then lower the heat to maintain a simmer.
  • Cover the saucepan and let it simmer for 20-30 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and the beef is fully cooked.
  • Serve each bell pepper in a serving bowl, accompanied by some of the sauce from the pan.

Notes

6 Points (2022/2024 Plan)
MyWW Points: 6 Blue Plan and 9 Green Plan
6 WW Freestyle Points and 9 Smart Points
We are not associated with Weight Watchers/WW in any way. Double check points on their official calculator.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 289kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 19gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 49mgSodium: 277mgPotassium: 739mgFiber: 4gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 4520IUVitamin C: 181mgCalcium: 92mgIron: 3mg
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