Healthy Italian Stuffed Peppers with Ground Beef for Dinner Fun
These Italian Stuffed Peppers with Ground Beef are a nutritious and satisfying dinner option, packed with flavor and customizable to your taste.
Equipment
- 9×13-inch baking dish
- Skillet
Ingredients
For the Peppers
- 4 pieces Bell Peppers Use a mix of colors.
For the Filling
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil For sautéing.
- 1 cup Onion Finely chopped.
- 1 pound Ground Beef (90/10 lean) Or ground turkey for lighter option.
- 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Fresh garlic can be used.
- 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Omit for milder flavor.
- 1 cup Rice Ensure fully cooked before adding.
- 1/4 cup Parsley Freshly chopped.
- 1/4 cup Basil Freshly chopped.
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Grated.
- 1 cup Marinara Sauce Good quality recommended.
- 1 cup Italian Cheese Blend
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- Prepare the bell peppers by slicing off the tops and removing the seeds and membranes.
- Spread 1 cup of marinara sauce on the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Arrange the prepared peppers upright in the dish, nestled in the marinara sauce.
Cooking
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté the chopped onion with a pinch of salt for 3-5 minutes.
- Add ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart as it cooks. Stir in Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes.
- Remove skillet from heat and fold in the cooked rice, parsley, basil, Parmesan cheese, remaining marinara sauce, and Italian cheese blend.
- Stuff the mixture generously into each of the prepared bell peppers.
- Top each stuffed pepper with more Italian cheese blend.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30-35 minutes.
- Uncover and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes until the cheese is melted and slightly golden.
- Let rest for 2-3 minutes before serving.
Notes
Optional: Garnish with additional fresh herbs for added flavor.