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Baked Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipe

Craving a hearty, flavorful meal that's both comforting and impressive? Look no further than these Baked Stuffed Bell Peppers! This family recipe, passed down through generations, features sweet red and yellow bell peppers brimming with a savory ground beef and rice filling. A touch of Italian seasoning and melted cheese elevates this classic dish to new heights. Perfect for meal prepping (make-ahead and freeze!), this recipe is a weeknight winner and a crowd-pleaser. Serve with crusty bread and a fresh salad for a complete and satisfying dinner.

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 135 mins
Calories 386.7 kcal
Protein 51g
Rating 4.4 (32 Reviews)
Baked Stuffed Bell Peppers 116

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Ingredients for Baked Stuffed Bell Peppers

  • 4 large red and/or yellow bell peppers
  • 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
  • 1 ½ cups spaghetti sauce
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

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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!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

6 g

Sugar

25g

Fat

35g

Carbs

8g

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Main Courses Main Dish / Dinner Beef & Red Meat Ground Beef Recipes European Italian Mediterranean American Baking

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Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Preparation Occasion Main Dish Beef Rice Vegetables Oven Dinner Party Fall Winter Freezer Dietary One Dish Meal Low Sodium Seasonal Low Calorie Comfort Food Oamc Freezer Make Ahead Low Carb Ground Beef Low In Something Meat Pasta Rice And Grains Taste Mood Equipment Number Of Servings 4 Hours Or Less