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Stuffed Bell Peppers: 6 Amazing Comfort Bites

Stuffed Bell Peppers
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Make these classic stuffed bell peppers. They are a comforting, colorful, all-in-one meal filled with savory ground meat, rice, and tomato sauce, baked to perfection.

Ingredients

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  • 6 large bell peppers (any color)
  • 1 pound ground beef (or turkey)
  • 1 cup cooked white rice
  • 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce, divided
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish.
  2. Cut the tops off the bell peppers and carefully remove the seeds and membranes. Place the hollowed peppers open-side up in the prepared baking dish.
  3. In a large skillet, brown the ground meat over medium heat. Drain off any excess fat.
  4. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook until the onion softens, about 5 minutes.
  5. Stir in the cooked rice, half of the tomato sauce (about 7.5 ounces), oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
  6. Spoon the meat and rice mixture evenly into each bell pepper.
  7. Pour the remaining tomato sauce over and around the stuffed peppers in the baking dish.
  8. Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil.
  9. Bake for 45 minutes.
  10. Remove the foil and sprinkle the tops with Parmesan cheese, if using. Bake uncovered for another 10 to 15 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and the filling is heated through.

Notes

  • You can use leftover cooked rice for this recipe.
  • For a meatless option, substitute the ground beef with lentils or mushrooms.
  • If your peppers are very large, you may need a little extra sauce to cover them.

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