Stuffed Peppers Recipe

Name: Stuffed Peppers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 Peppers (green, red or yellow); 2 lb. Ground chuck or lamb or pork; 1 Medium Onion, chopped; 1 Tbsp. Garlic, minced; 1 Tsp. Basil; 1 Tsp. Cilantro; 2 Tsp. Parsley; 4 C Shredded Mozzarella cheese; 1 Boiling bag of instant rice, cooked; 1 14.5 oz. can of chopped Italian Tomatoes; 1 28 oz. jar of Pasta Sauce

Servings: persons

1
Combine ground chuck, onion, garlic, rice, cilantro, basil parsley, tomatoes and two cups
2
of cheese in a large bowl and set aside. Do not cook mixture. Cut peppers in half,
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removing seeds. Thinly cover the bottom of a 9x13 pan with some of the Three Cheese
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Pasta Sauce and set aside. Stuff mixture into the peppers and place in pan. Top the
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stuffed peppers with the remaining pasta sauce.
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Place in a 350-degree oven for 90 minutes. Remove from oven and top peppers with
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remaining shredded cheese and place back in the oven for approximately 15 minutes or
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until cheese is melted and golden brown. Sprinkle with parsley and enjoy!

1462

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

135

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 Peppers (green, red or yellow), 2 lb. Ground chuck or lamb or pork, 1 Medium Onion, chopped, 1 Tbsp. Garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Stuffed Peppers falls under the Pasta & Noodles 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 Peppers

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