Stuffed Peppers

Stuffed Peppers

Dinner
55 min
4 servings
390 kcal / serving

Our family-favorite Stuffed Peppers recipe is a dinner that’s absolutely delicious, according to our fans. We’ll show you just how easy they are to make.

Ingredients

  • 4 largebell peppers (any color)
  • 1 lblean (at least 80%) ground beef
  • 2 tablespoonschopped onion
  • 1 cupcooked rice
  • 1 teaspoonsalt
  • 1 clovegarlic, finely chopped
  • 15 oztomato sauce
  • ¾ cupshredded mozzarella cheese (3 oz)

Directions

  1. 1

    Heat oven to 350°F.

  2. 2

    Cut thin slice from the stem end of each bell pepper to remove top of pepper. Remove seeds and membranes.

  3. 3

    Place peppers in a large microwave-safe bowl with 1/2 cup water. Cover with plastic wrap and microwave on high for 12 minutes. Carefully uncover and let them sit until ready to assemble.

  4. 4

    In 10-inch skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until beef is brown; drain.

  5. 5

    Stir in rice, salt, garlic and 1 cup of the tomato sauce; cook until heated through.

  6. 6

    Stand peppers upright in ungreased 8-inch square glass baking dish. Stuff peppers with beef mixture. Pour remaining tomato sauce over peppers.

  7. 7

    Cover tightly with foil. Bake 10 minutes. Uncover and bake about 15 minutes longer or until peppers are tender. Remove from oven; immediately sprinkle with cheese