Dinner for 6
Stuffed Peppers
Bell peppers hold seasoned beef, rice, tomatoes, and sauce, then bake beneath melted mozzarella until tender.
Typical price
$11.30for 4 servings
$2.82 per serving$11.30 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Photo: cookingclassy.com
- 70 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
AmericanGluten-freeFamilyDinners
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Rice$0.08/oz typical | 4.25 oz | $0.35Typical price |
| Bell peppers$2.49/lb typical | 2.25 lb | $5.60Typical price |
| Ground beef$5.49/lb typical | 1.25 lb | $6.86Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.39Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.22Typical price |
| Canned tomatoes$0.08/oz typical | 15 oz | $1.16Typical price |
| Tomato paste and sauce$0.10/oz typical | 8 oz | $0.80Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.07Typical price |
| Mozzarella$0.30/oz typical | 4 oz | $1.20Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $16.95 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Salt and pepperOlive and cooking oilDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup long grain white rice
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 6 bell peppers
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 1/4 lb lean ground beef
- 1 small yellow onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 can (14 1/2 oz) petite diced tomatoes
- 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
- 3 tbsp minced fresh parsley (optional)
- 2 tsp italian seasoning
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Steps
- Cook the rice in salted water according to the package directions, then drain it.
- Heat the oven to 375 F and cut the tops from the peppers.
- Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook the onion and garlic for 4 minutes.
- Add the beef and Italian seasoning, and cook for 8 minutes until the beef reaches 160 F.
- Stir in the rice, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, salt, pepper, and parsley, then fill the peppers in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes, then uncover, add the mozzarella, and bake for 10 minutes.
Swaps
- Ground beef for Ground turkeyabout $0.50/lb less at typical prices
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Mozzarella for Cheddar and shredded cheeseabout the same price
- Rice for Quinoa, couscous, barleyabout $0.12/oz more at typical prices
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