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Beef And Rice Stuffed Bell Peppers

Prep Time

20m

Cook Time

1h 20m

Total Time

1h 40m

This beef and rice stuffed bell peppers recipe combines tender bell peppers, savory ground beef, and fluffy rice, all topped with a rich, chunky tomato sauce. With a touch of Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and fresh parsley, this dish is a comforting and satisfying meal that is sure to please the whole family.

Ingredients

Servings: 6

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3 cups chunky tomato sauce, divided

½ onion, very thinly sliced

¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes

1 ½ pounds lean ground beef

1 ½ cups cooked rice

½ cup freshly shredded Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

¼ cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

4 cloves garlic, minced

½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, divided

Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Slice peppers 1/2-inch from the top; cut out stems and set aside tops. Cut core from the inside of peppers and strip away any seeds. Cut off a thin slice from the bottoms so peppers can stand upright. Poke about 4 tiny holes in the bottoms to let juices drain.

Pour 2 1/2 cups tomato sauce into a 9x13-inch baking dish. Add onion, beef broth, and red pepper flakes; spread out mixture evenly over the bottom.

Set bell peppers upright in the dish.

Combine ground beef, cooked rice, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, 2 tablespoons tomato sauce, 1/4 cup parsley, garlic, salt, and black pepper in a large mixing bowl.

Lightly stuff peppers with meat mixture. Spread 1 tablespoon tomato sauce on top of each portion of stuffing; place reserved tops onto peppers. Lay a piece of parchment paper loosely on top of peppers and cover the dish tightly with foil. Place the dish on top of a baking sheet.

Bake in the preheated oven until peppers have softened slightly, about 1 hour. Remove foil and parchment paper. Continue baking until meat filling is cooked through and peppers are tender, 20 to 30 more minutes.

Sprinkle each pepper with 1/2 teaspoon parsley and drizzle with a spoonful of pan juices.

Beef And Rice Stuffed Bell Peppers

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Beef And Rice Stuffed Bell Peppers

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Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

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