Italian-Style Stuffed Peppers Recipe

Name: Italian-Style Stuffed Peppers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 large green bell peppers, cut in half lengthwise, seeds removed; 1 pound ground beef sirloin; 4 ounces ground Italian sausage; 1 cup cooked brown rice; 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 1 (24 ounce) jar Classico(R) Tomato and Basil Pasta Sauce, divided; 2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese; Fresh chopped parsley

Servings: persons

4 large green bell peppers, cut in half lengthwise, seeds removed
1 pound ground beef sirloin
4 ounces ground Italian sausage
1 cup cooked brown rice
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 (24 ounce) jar Classico(R) Tomato and Basil Pasta Sauce, divided
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
Fresh chopped parsley

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a roasting pan (large enough to accommodate 8 pepper halves in a single layer) with cooking spray.
2
Combine the ground sirloin, Italian sausage, brown rice, Italian seasonings, salt, pepper, garlic, Parmesan cheese, egg, and 1/2 cup Classico(R) Tomato & Basil sauce in a large bowl. Mix until combined.
3
Divide meat mixture evenly among the green pepper halves; press to compress slightly. Arrange halves in prepared pan. Spoon the remaining Classico(R) Tomato & Basil sauce onto the tops of the meat and peppers. Cover tightly with foil.
4
Bake until the peppers are soft and internal temperature of the meat reaches 165 degrees F, about 1 1/2 hours.
5
Remove from oven. Remove foil and top each pepper with shredded cheese.
6
Turn oven to broil. Place peppers, uncovered under the broiler. Broil until the cheese is melted and bubbly, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley.

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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: 4 large green bell peppers, cut in half lengthwise, seeds removed, 1 pound ground beef sirloin, 4 ounces ground Italian sausage, 1 cup cooked brown rice, and more.

Yes, Italian-Style 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Italian-Style Stuffed Peppers

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Variations & substitutions

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