Welcome to our family’s beloved stuffed bell pepper recipe! This easy-to-follow dish has long been a staple in our kitchen, guaranteeing an unforgettable and flavorful meal.
Our version of the beloved Italian classic transforms ingredients like ground beef, rice and tomatoes into an amazing flavor-filled experience. With just a few steps required for preparation, you can enjoy a delicious dinner without spending hours in the kitchen.
Never worry about serving up boring dinners again thanks to this delectable selection of stuffed peppers. The bold colors make it sure to be a feast for your eyes as well as your palate. So invite your friends or family over for dinner because once they try our knockout stuffing dish, they’ll be asking you when you’re making it next!
Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
Stuffed Bell Peppers Ingredients
- 6 Bell Peppers
- 2 pounds Lean Ground Beef 90%
- 1 Yellow Onion Diced
- 2 cloves Garlic Can be substituted with 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon Coarse Salt Kosher
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley Chopped. Can be substituted with 2 teaspoons dried parsley
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Fresh Basil Chopped. Can be substituted with 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Fresh Oregano Chopped. Can be substituted with 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce
- 2 cups White Rice Cooked. 1 cup dry rice = about 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 can Crushed Tomatoes 28 oz. can
Instructions
Getting Ready
- Preheat oven to 375 °F.
- Fill Large Pot with water and start on high heat.(For boiling peppers)
- Spray Large Baking Dish with non-stick cooking spray. Place to the side.
Brown Meat
- Add Meat, Onions, and Garlic to Large Pan.
- Cook over medium-high heat until meat is browned mixing every minute. (If you're using a nonstick pan you don't have to use oil, otherwise add 1 tablespoon of olive oil or other cooking oil to avoid sticking)
- Break up the meat with a spatula into smaller pieces while cooking until there is no longer any pink.
- Remove from heat.
Make the Filling
- Combine the cooked rice, salt, basil, oregano, parsley, worcestershire sauce, 2 cups crushed tomatoes, to browned meat and stir until well combined.
Prepare Peppers
- Slice the top of the pepper off below the stem and clean out seeds.
- Boil the peppers covered for 3 minutes, no longer.
- Carefully remove from water making sure no boiling water remains in the peppers.
- Place into prepared baking dish with pepper openings facing up.
Assemble and Bake
- Add the filling to the peppers and top with remaining sauce.
- Place left over filling around the outside of the peppers.
- Bake for 30 minutes at 375 °F or until the peppers are tender.
- Sprinkle top of peppers with Parmesan and/or Mozzarella cheese if desired and return to over for 5 minutes.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 10 minutes.
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