This baked stuffed peppers recipe is a delightful and colorful dish, perfect for any meal. It's filled with a savory mixture of ground meat, rice, and spices, and then baked to perfection.
Preparation time
20min
Cooking time
1h
Ingredients
6 Servings
- 6 bell peppers
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 240 ml cooked rice
- 400 g diced tomatoes
- 2 cloves garlic
- 450 g ground beef
- 15 ml olive oil
- 1 onion
- 15 g parsley
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 480 ml tomato sauce
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F).
Step 2
Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes inside. Set aside.
Step 3
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, and cook until softened.
Step 4
Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned. Drain any excess fat.
Step 5
Stir in the cooked rice, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, parsley, salt, and black pepper. Cook for a few more minutes until everything is well combined.
Step 6
Stuff each bell pepper with the beef and rice mixture, and place them in a baking dish.
Step 7
Pour a little bit of water into the bottom of the baking dish to help steam the peppers.
Step 8
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.
Step 9
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, until the peppers are tender and the tops are slightly browned.
Step 10
Serve hot and enjoy!