Description
Get ready to enjoy a comforting and flavor-packed dish that works perfectly as an easy dinner or satisfying meal prep option. These hearty classic stuffed peppers are filled with a rich blend of seasoned meat, rice, and tomato sauce, then topped with melted cheese for a delicious finish. Whether you’re looking for dinner ideas, healthy food ideas, or an easy recipe to impress your family, this dish delivers a perfect balance of taste and texture in every bite.
Ingredients
1 large bell peppers
1 lb ground beef
1 cup cooked rice
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup tomato sauce
1/2 cup diced tomatoes
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a baking dish.
2. Cut tops off peppers, remove seeds, and lightly brush with olive oil.
3. Pre-bake peppers for 10 minutes to soften.
4. Heat olive oil in a skillet and sauté onions until translucent.
5. Add garlic and cook briefly until fragrant.
6. Add ground beef and cook until browned, then drain excess fat.
7. Stir in tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, cooked rice, and seasoning.
8. Simmer mixture for a few minutes until thickened.
9. Fill each pepper with the prepared mixture.
10. Top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
11. Bake for 20–25 minutes until peppers are tender and cheese is melted.
12. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
Use evenly sized peppers to ensure consistent cooking.
Let the filling simmer well before stuffing for deeper flavor.
Broil for 2–3 minutes at the end for a golden cheesy top.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: stuffed peppers, easy dinner, comfort food, healthy dinner ideas, meal prep