These Italian-style stuffed peppers are filled with a flavorful mixture of ground meat, rice, and herbs, then baked to perfection. A delicious and hearty meal that's sure to please everyone at the table.
Preparation time
20min
Cooking time
45min
Ingredients
4 Servings
- 4 bell peppers
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 200 grams cooked rice
- 2 cloves garlic
- 500 grams ground beef
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion
- 50 grams Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 400 grams tomato sauce
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Step 2
Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes.
Step 3
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking 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, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 5 minutes.
Step 6
Stuff each bell pepper with the meat and rice mixture, then place them in a baking dish.
Step 7
Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the stuffed peppers.
Step 8
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes.
Step 9
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, until the peppers are tender and the cheese is golden.
Step 10
Serve hot and enjoy your Italian-style stuffed peppers.