Unstuffed Bell Peppers Parmigiana Recipe

Name: Unstuffed Bell Peppers Parmigiana
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 large red peppers, sliced; 1 large yellow onion, sliced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 ½ cups tomato sauce (I use my own homemade sauce); 1 ½ cups cooked brown rice; ¼ cup parmesan cheese; 2 tablespoons dried parsley; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; 8 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded

Servings: persons

2 lbs ground beef
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 large red peppers, sliced
1 large yellow onion, sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 ½ cups tomato sauce (I use my own homemade sauce)
1 ½ cups cooked brown rice
¼ cup parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons dried parsley
¼ teaspoon black pepper
8 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded

1
Brown ground beef until no longer pink; drain and set aside.
2
Saute peppers, onions and garlic in olive oil until soft and aromatic.
3
Add ground beef to vegetable mixture.
4
Mix in the next 5 ingredients.
5
Transfer to 2-quart casserole dish and top with shredded mozzarella.
6
Bake, uncovered, in preheated 350F oven until thoroughly heated.
7
Serve with additional tomato sauce.
8
Goes well with a nice crusty loaf of Italian bread (or better yet, garlic bread!
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1197

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs ground beef, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 large red peppers, sliced, 1 large yellow onion, sliced, and more.

Yes, Unstuffed Bell Peppers Parmigiana 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!

Unstuffed Bell Peppers Parmigiana

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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