Easy Italian Stuffed Bell Peppers
Easy Italian Stuffed Bell Peppers filled with ground beef and rice, topped with cheese; a delightful family meal.
Equipment
- oven
- skillet
- Baking Dish
- foil
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 large bell peppers These will be the shells for the stuffing.
- 1 pound ground beef Can substitute with ground chicken or turkey.
- 1 cup cooked rice Use any variety of rice.
- 1 can tomato sauce 15 ounces
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese For topping.
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese For topping.
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil For cooking the beef.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Carefully slice the tops off the bell peppers and remove any seeds.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil. Once heated, add the ground beef, seasoned with salt and pepper. Cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Once the beef is browned, stir in the cooked rice, tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, half of the mozzarella, and half of the Parmesan cheese.
- Spoon the filling into each bell pepper, packing it gently.
- Place the stuffed peppers upright in a baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan on top.
- Pour a little water into the bottom of the baking dish (about ¼ inch). Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for another 10 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let the peppers cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
For different variations, substitute beef with lentils or chickpeas for a vegetarian option. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to four days or freeze for up to three months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1pepperCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 80mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg
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