How to Make Stuffed Red Peppers - A Step-by-Step Guide

Stuffed red peppers are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or a side dish. This recipe combines the sweetness of red peppers with a savory and satisfying filling, creating a perfect balance of flavors and textures. Whether you're looking for a hearty vegetarian meal or a creative way to use up leftovers, stuffed red peppers are sure to be a hit at your next meal.

One of the best things about stuffed red peppers is that they are incredibly customizable....

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Ingredients

  • 4 cups water
  • 2 cups brown rice
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 onion, diced
  • ¼ cup chopped mushrooms, or to taste
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 (26 ounce) jar tomato sauce
  • 1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 6 red bell peppers, tops and seeds removed
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 40 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 stuffed peppers

  • Bring water and brown rice to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, about 40 minutes; transfer cooked rice into a large mixing bowl.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Break ground beef into small pieces and place in the skillet. Add onion, mushrooms, and garlic; cook and stir until the beef is completely browned, 7 to 10 minutes. Mix beef mixture into brown rice.
  • Stir tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and Italian seasoning into the rice mixture; season with salt and pepper.
  • Arrange bell peppers in a baking dish; spoon a generous amount of filling into each bell pepper.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until peppers are tender, about 1 hour. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the stuffed peppers to serve.
  • Nutrition

    504 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 50mg
    • Sodium: 1095mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 74g
    • Dietary Fiber: 9g
    • Total Sugars: 17g
    • Protein: 24g
    • Vitamin C: 176mg
    • Calcium: 143mg
    • Iron: 7mg
    • Potassium: 1442mg