Easy Stuffed Peppers Recipe

Name: Easy Stuffed Peppers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 large bell peppers (may use zuchinni); 3 large mild Italian sausage (about 1 lb); ½ cup long grain rice (I use basmati); ¾ cup chicken broth; 1 medium onion, small dice; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 pinch cinnamon; salt and pepper; 1 -2 teaspoon olive oil; 1 -2 cup marinara sauce (homemade preferably)

Servings: persons

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Add olive oil to heated pan and saute onion until softened.
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2l.
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Add sausage and garlic and cook all the way through.
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Add rice into the meat mixture and stir until all of the rice is
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coated and toasted through, about a minute.
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Season with pepper and cinnamon.
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Add the stock and bring to a boil.
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Check for salt.
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If needed, add at
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this time.
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Reduce the heat and cover, simmer for about 15-20 minutes.
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The rice may not be fully cooked, still a little hard, but that's okay.
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as you'll be stuffing into veggies and cooking again.
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Once cooked, spoon into cleaned out veggies and place into a
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casserole dish.
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Pour sauce over stuffed veggies and cover with lid or tinfoil.
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Bake at 350 degrees for about an hour, or until veggies are softened.
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***If preparing the night before let the rice mixture cool before stuffing
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veggies, otherwise the heat from the filling will wilt the veggies.
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***.

591

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 large bell peppers (may use zuchinni), 3 large mild Italian sausage (about 1 lb), ½ cup long grain rice (I use basmati), ¾ cup chicken broth, and more.

Yes, Easy Stuffed Peppers falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Easy Stuffed Peppers

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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