Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipe

Name: Stuffed Bell Peppers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 medium green peppers; 1 1/2 lbs ground beef; 1/2 cup cooked long-grain rice; 1/4 cup Italian style breadcrumbs; 1 egg, slightly beaten; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (you can use dried); 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons fresh sweet basil, chopped; 2 tablespoons olive oil

Servings: persons

6 medium green peppers
1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1/2 cup cooked long-grain rice
1/4 cup Italian style breadcrumbs
1 egg, slightly beaten
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (you can use dried)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons fresh sweet basil, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
Wash and core the peppers; remove seeds; set aside.
3
Heat olive oil in skillet.
4
Add crushed tomatoes, garlic and basil.
5
Once mixture begins to bubble, cook low and simmer 5-7 minutes.
6
In the meantime, mix together ground beef, cooked rice, egg, breadcrumbs, parsley, salt and pepper.
7
Stuff each pepper with the meat mixture.
8
Place peppers in a roaster which has been coated with non-stick cooking spray.
9
Pour cooked tomato sauce over peppers.
10
Cover and bake 45-50 minutes, or until peppers are crisp/tender.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 medium green peppers, 1 1/2 lbs ground beef, 1/2 cup cooked long-grain rice, 1/4 cup Italian style breadcrumbs, and more.

Yes, Stuffed Bell 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!

Stuffed Bell Peppers

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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