Delicious Stuffed Peppers with Ground Beef You’ll Love Tonight
These Stuffed Peppers with Ground Beef are a flavorful, customizable dinner perfect for families.
Equipment
- Oven
- Baking dish
- Skillet
- - Knife
- Cutting board
Ingredients
For the Peppers
- 3 Bell Peppers red, orange, or yellow for added sweetness
- 1 cup Marinara Sauce Rao's Homemade recommended
For the Filling
- 1 pound Ground Beef (90/10) lean meat works best
- 1 medium Onion finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil for sautéing
- 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes adjust for heat preference
- 1 cup Rice (cooked) pre-cooked
- 1/4 cup Parsley chopped
- 1/4 cup Fresh Basil chopped
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
- 1 teaspoon Salt to taste
For the Topping
- 1 cup Italian Cheese Blend for topping
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Prepare the bell peppers by slicing off the tops and removing the seeds. Place them upright in a baking dish with a layer of marinara sauce at the bottom.
- Sauté the finely chopped onion in olive oil over medium heat until soft, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add the ground beef to the pan and cook until it's mostly browned, seasoning with salt, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes, about 5-7 minutes.
- Mix in the cooked rice, chopped parsley, fresh basil, and ½ cup of Parmesan cheese after removing the pan from heat.
- Stuff each prepared bell pepper with the beef and rice mixture and top each pepper with the Italian cheese blend.
- Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 30-35 minutes until the peppers are tender.
- Uncover and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes until the cheese is browned and bubbly.
- Let rest for 2-3 minutes before serving.
Notes
Optional: Garnish with additional fresh herbs before serving for a pop of color and freshness.