Stuffed Bell Peppers Italiano Recipe

Name: Stuffed Bell Peppers Italiano
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large yellow onion; 3 garlic cloves, chopped; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 lb ground beef; 1 cup instant rice, cooked; 1 tablespoon oregano; salt, to taste; pepper, to taste; 2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce; 1 (8 ounce) package mozzarella cheese, divided; 4 large bell peppers, tops cut and insides cleaned. (red or green); ½ cup water; ½ cup parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

1 large yellow onion
3 garlic cloves, chopped
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 lb ground beef
1 cup instant rice, cooked
1 tablespoon oregano
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 (8 ounce) package mozzarella cheese, divided
4 large bell peppers, tops cut and insides cleaned. (red or green)
½ cup water
½ cup parmesan cheese

1
In a large skillet saute onions and garlic in oil for about 5 minutes.
2
Add ground beef and cook for 10 minutes breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon.
3
Drain oil.
4
Stir in cooked rice.
5
Sprinkle in oregano, salt and pepper.
6
Add ONE can of tomato sauce.
7
Sprinkle in around 1/4 of the mozzarella cheese.
8
Cook stirring until cheese is melted.
9
Place the peppers in a large steamer and cook until tender.
10
Stuff each pepper with hamburger mixture.
11
Put some tomato sauce at the bottom of a large baking dish and arrange peppers standing up.
12
Pour remaining sauce and water over the peppers and top with the remaining mozzarella cheese.
13
Bake in 350 degree oven until cheese is melted.
14
Serve with garlic bread and parmesan cheese, if desired.

816

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 1 large yellow onion, 3 garlic cloves, chopped, 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1 lb ground beef, and more.

Yes, Stuffed Bell Peppers Italiano 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.

Stuffed Bell Peppers Italiano

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