Grandma Perri'S Stuffed Peppers Recipe

Name: Grandma Perri'S Stuffed Peppers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 green bell peppers; 1 1/4 lbs ground beef or 1 1/4 lbs ground turkey; salt and pepper, to taste; 1 large garlic clove, minced finely; 1/3 cup chopped flat-leaf Italian parsley; 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil; 1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese or 1 tablespoon grated romano cheese; 2 eggs, beaten; 3/4 cup flavored breadcrumbs (I use Italian); 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 medium onion, sliced lengthwise; 1 (24 ounce) jar marinara sauce or 3 cups homemade marinara sauce; grated parmesan cheese or grated romano cheese

Servings: persons

6 green bell peppers
1 1/4 lbs ground beef or 1 1/4 lbs ground turkey
salt and pepper, to taste
1 large garlic clove, minced finely
1/3 cup chopped flat-leaf Italian parsley
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese or 1 tablespoon grated romano cheese
2 eggs, beaten
3/4 cup flavored breadcrumbs (I use Italian)
1/4 cup olive oil
1 medium onion, sliced lengthwise
1 (24 ounce) jar marinara sauce or 3 cups homemade marinara sauce
grated parmesan cheese or grated romano cheese

1
Slice tops off peppers, seed and set aside.
2
Meanwhile, slowly heat olive oil in large Dutch oven, then add onion and let brown.
3
While onion browns, mix together ground meat, salt and pepper to taste, garlic, parsley, basil, cheese, eggs, and breadcrumbs. Mix lightly; do not overwork. Divide meat mixture into six portions, gently roll and stuff into peppers.
4
When onion is brown, add peppers and brown on all sides. After browning, stand peppers upright and pour marinara sauce over them. Simmer for 1 hour on the stove top. When almost done, remove lid and cut each pepper in half lengthwise, then continue cooking until done.
5
Serve each pepper with some sauce spooned on top and sprinkled with some grated cheese.

630

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Carbs

Protein

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* 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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 green bell peppers, 1 1/4 lbs ground beef or 1 1/4 lbs ground turkey, salt and pepper, to taste, 1 large garlic clove, minced finely, and more.

Yes, Grandma Perri'S Stuffed Peppers falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

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Grandma Perri'S Stuffed Peppers

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Variations & substitutions

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