Baked Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipe

Ingredients for Baked Stuffed Bell Peppers

• Red Peppers
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 ½ cups cooked rice
• Pepper
• Onion
• Garlic Cloves
• Italian Spices
• Egg
• Italian Breadcrumbs
• Salt & Freshly Ground Black Pepper
• 1 ½ cups spaghetti sauce
• Sharp Cheddar Cheese

How to Make Baked Stuffed Bell Peppers

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large bowl, combine 1 lb ground beef, 1 ½ cups cooked rice, ½ cup minced green bell pepper, ½ cup minced onion, 2 cloves minced garlic, 2 tsp Italian seasoning, 1 large beaten egg, ½ cup breadcrumbs, 1 tsp salt, and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
3. Gently mix all ingredients with your hands until well combined.
4. Cut 4 large red and/or yellow bell peppers in half lengthwise and remove seeds and membranes.
5. Using a ½ cup measuring cup, fill each pepper half with the meat mixture.
6. If freezing for later use (OAMC), wrap each stuffed pepper half individually in plastic wrap, then place in a freezer-safe zip-top bag. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before baking.
7. Place stuffed peppers in a baking dish and cover with 1 ½ cups of your favorite jarred or homemade spaghetti sauce.
8. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 90 minutes.
9. After 90 minutes, check for doneness. If peppers are nearly cooked, uncover, baste with some of the sauce from the dish, and sprinkle with 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese.
10. Bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the peppers are tender.
11. Serve immediately with crusty bread and a fresh salad. Enjoy!