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Delicious Italian Stuffed Peppers Recipe

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6 servings
Calories 295 kcal

Equipment

  • Measuring spoons
  • Measuring cups
  • Sharp knife
  • Baking dish
  • Large Skillet
  • Rubber spatula or wooden spoon
  • Large spoon

Ingredients
  

  • 6 Bell peppers any color
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 white onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 Tablespoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 Tablespoon freshly chopped parsley

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F or 180 degrees C.
  • Cut the top off of each bell pepper and scoop out the seeds and membranes and discard them. Brush the hollowed peppers on the inside and outside with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and place them in a baking dish. Roast the peppers in the oven for about 10 minutes to make them soft. Remove the tray from the oven and set the peppers aside to cool.
  • In a large skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and diced onions. Cook for about 5 minutes until the onions are soft. Add the garlic and cook for another minute.
  • Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook, chopping the meat as you cook into small pieces. The beef will no longer be pink once it is fully cooked, about 8 minutes.
  • Add the Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to the skillet and stir the seasonings into the ground beef.
  • Add the diced tomatoes, cooked rice, half the mozzarella, and parmesan to the skillet and stir everything together.
  • Scoop the cooked beef mixture into each stuffed pepper, filling them to the top. Place the stuffed peppers back into the baking dish and sprinkle the top of each one with the shredded mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake the stuffed peppers for another 10 minutes to melt the cheese. Sprinkle with some fresh parsley or fresh basil. Enjoy while hot!

Notes

  • Choose firm, evenly shaped peppers to ensure they stand upright when baked.
  • Cutting a small slice off the bottom of each pepper can help them stand upright in the baking dish.
  • Brushing the peppers with olive oil before roasting helps to soften them and adds a subtle flavor. Make sure to coat them evenly.
  • For a juicier filling, consider mixing ground beef with ground pork or sausage.
Keyword Peppers, Stuffed Peppers