Stuffed Peppers Recipe
Vibrant bell peppers filled with a savory blend of seasoned rice, ground meat, and aromatic herbs, baked to perfection for a hearty and flavorful dish.
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Ingredients
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Stuffed Peppers Ingredients
Method
Cooking Directions
- 1
Prepare the Peppers
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes. Arrange them in a baking dish.
- 2
Cook the Filling
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, and sauté until the onion is translucent. Add the ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
- 3
Mix the Ingredients
Stir in cooked rice, tomato sauce, salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning into the beef mixture. Cook for an additional 5 minutes until heated through.
- 4
Stuff the Peppers
Spoon the beef mixture into each bell pepper, packing it down slightly. Top each pepper with shredded cheddar cheese.
- 5
Bake
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- 6
Serve
Let the stuffed peppers cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your delicious stuffed peppers!