Best Italian Stuffed Bell Peppers
A heartwarming dish of roasted bell peppers filled with a savory mixture of ground beef, rice, and cheese, perfect for family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Beef, Gluten Free Option
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large bell peppers
- 1 pound ground beef or Italian sausage
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup onion, chopped
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds.
- In a skillet, cook the ground beef or Italian sausage with chopped onions until browned.
- Stir in the cooked rice, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Fill each bell pepper with the meat mixture and top with mozzarella cheese.
- Place the stuffed peppers in a baking dish and cover with foil.
- Bake for 30 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
Feel free to substitute ground turkey or lentils for a healthier or vegetarian option. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg