ground beefricepeppersunder $4baked
Stuffed Peppers
Ground beef + rice in a pepper boat. 44g protein.
Total Time
45min
Per Serving
$3.25
Protein
44g
Calories
580cal
Nutrition Per Serving
4servings
580cal
44g
48g
22g
Ingredients
Bell Peppers4 large
Ground Beef 80/201 lb
White Rice (cooked)2 cups
Shredded Cheese1 cup
Diced Onion1 medium
Garlic2 cloves
Salt & Pepperto taste
Steps
Preheat oven to 375°F. Cut pepper tops, remove seeds.
1
Brown beef with onion and garlic. Drain excess fat.
8 min
2
Mix beef with cooked rice and half the cheese.
3
Stuff peppers. Top with remaining cheese.
4
Bake 25-30 min until peppers are tender and cheese is bubbly.
30 min
5
Pro Tips
- →Use any color pepper — green is cheapest, red is sweetest.
- →Microwave peppers 3 min before stuffing to speed up bake time.
- →These freeze beautifully. Make 8, freeze 4.
Cost Analysis
Per Serving
$3.25
Total Batch
$13.00
Per Day (3 meals)
$9.75
Per Month (est.)
$293
Prices based on US national averages (March 2026). Your local prices may vary.
