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Stuffed Peppers for Four

21 reviews
Test Kitchen Approved
Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Makes

4 servings

Updated: Oct. 06, 2022
Truly a meal in one, this quick supper has it all: Veggies, meat, pasta and sauce, packed into tender peppers. It’ll look so pretty on your table. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Stuffed Peppers for Four
Stuffed Peppers for Four Recipe photo by Taste of Home
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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup uncooked orzo pasta
  • 4 medium sweet peppers (any color)
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 2 cups pasta sauce
  • 1 cup frozen broccoli-cauliflower blend, thawed and chopped
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided

Directions

  1. Cook orzo according to package directions; drain. Cut and discard tops from peppers; remove seeds. Place in a 3-qt. round microwave-safe dish. Add water; microwave, covered, on high until peppers are crisp-tender, 7-9 minutes.
  2. In a large skillet, cook and crumble beef with onion over medium heat until no longer pink, 5-7 minutes; drain. Stir in pasta sauce, vegetables, 1/4 cup cheese and orzo. Spoon into peppers. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  3. Microwave, uncovered, on high until heated through, 1-2 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

1 stuffed pepper: 448 calories, 18g fat (7g saturated fat), 79mg cholesterol, 734mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 6g fiber), 30g protein.