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Classic Stuffed Peppers

Classic Stuffed Peppers are a comforting dish filled with ground beef, rice, and a blend of savory flavors, perfect for family dinners or meal prep.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the stuffing
  • 1 pound Ground Beef
  • 1 cup Cooked Rice
  • 1 cup Tomato Sauce
  • 1 cup Diced Tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley For garnish
For the peppers
  • 4 whole Bell Peppers
  • 1 medium Onion
  • 2 cloves Garlic

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cut the tops off the bell peppers and carefully remove the seeds.
  3. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onions and minced garlic, cooking until they're soft and fragrant.
Cooking
  1. Add the ground beef, breaking it apart with a spoon, and cook until browned (about 7-10 minutes).
  2. Stir in the cooked rice, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Mix everything thoroughly until combined.
  3. Generously stuff each pepper with the beef mixture.
  4. Place the stuffed peppers upright in a baking dish.
  5. Top with mozzarella and parmesan cheese.
  6. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
  7. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and the peppers are tender.
Serving
  1. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5g

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. They also freeze well for up to 3 months.

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