Beef Mashed Potato Stuffed Bell Peppers W Garlicky Bread Crumbs Recipe

Juicy ground beef and creamy mashed potatoes team up for a flavor explosion inside tender bell peppers! Topped with crispy, garlicky bread crumbs, this hearty recipe from Everyday with Rachael Ray is a satisfying weeknight meal the whole family will love. Perfect for a cozy dinner or impressive potluck dish!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 55 mins
Calories 601.9 kcal
Protein 57g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
Beef Mashed Potato Stuffed Bell Peppers W Garlicky Bread Crumbs 119

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Beef Mashed Potato Stuffed Bell Peppers W Garlicky Bread Crumbs

  • 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 cup minced garlic
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 large baking potatoes (yielding 2 cups mashed)
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat leaf parsley
  • 1 cup bread crumbs
  • 4 large red bell peppers

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How to Make Beef Mashed Potato Stuffed Bell Peppers W Garlicky Bread Crumbs

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Add 1 medium onion, chopped, and 2/3 cup minced garlic; cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
  4. Add 1 pound ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, for 5 minutes, or until browned. Drain any excess grease.
  5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. In a medium bowl, combine 2 cups mashed potatoes, ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, and 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley.
  7. In a small bowl, combine 1 cup bread crumbs, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/3 cup minced garlic, and ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese.
  8. Stand 4 large bell peppers upright in a baking dish.
  9. Fill each pepper with 1/4 of the potato mixture, then 1/4 of the meat mixture.
  10. Top stuffed peppers with the garlicky bread crumb mixture and the bell pepper caps. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
  11. Roast for 30 minutes, or until peppers are tender and filling is heated through.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

22 g

Sugar

42g

Fat

41g

Carbs

22g

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