A delicious and savory recipe for stuffed banana peppers filled with a flavorful mixture of meat, cheese, and spices. Perfect as a main dish or appetizer.
Preparation time
20min
Cooking time
30min
Ingredients
6 Servings
- 12 banana peppers
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic
- 450 g ground beef
- 120 g mozzarella cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion
- 60 g parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp salt
- 240 ml tomato sauce
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
Step 2
Cut the tops off the banana peppers and remove the seeds. Set aside.
Step 3
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté until the onion is translucent.
Step 4
Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned. Drain any excess fat.
Step 5
Stir in the tomato sauce, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.
Step 6
Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese.
Step 7
Stuff each banana pepper with the beef mixture and place them in a baking dish.
Step 8
Top each stuffed pepper with shredded mozzarella cheese.
Step 9
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Step 10
Serve hot and enjoy!