Cheesy Stuffed Bell Peppers 🌶️🧀
Ingredients 🛒
4 large bell peppers (any color)
1 lb ground beef
1 cup cooked rice
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1 cup marinara sauce + extra for baking
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
2 tbsp olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Directions 👩🍳
1️⃣ Prep the Peppers: Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds. Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and set aside.
2️⃣ Make the Filling: In a skillet, sauté onions and garlic in olive oil until softened. Add ground beef and cook until browned. Stir in cooked rice, marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
3️⃣ Stuff the Peppers: Fill each bell pepper with the beef and rice mixture, packing it tightly. Place them in a baking dish.
4️⃣ Bake: Spoon extra marinara sauce around the peppers in the baking dish. Cover with foil and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 30 minutes.
5️⃣ Add the Cheese: Remove the foil, top each pepper with shredded mozzarella, and bake uncovered for an additional 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and golden.
6️⃣ Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm with extra marinara sauce on the side.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 4
Calories: 350 kcal per serving
