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Easy Stuffed Peppers Recipe

This Easy Stuffed Peppers Recipe is a colorful, hearty dish packed with flavor and nutrition!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • 6 pieces bell peppers (any variety: red, yellow, green, or orange)
  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 cup onion (diced)
  • 2 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 cup cooked white rice
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 14 oz petite diced tomatoes
  • 8 oz tomato sauce (divided)
  • 1 cup shredded zucchini
  • 2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese (shredded)

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Baking dish
  • Aluminum foil

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Step 2: Wash the bell peppers and slice the tops off. Remove seeds and membranes, then set aside in a baking dish.
  3. Step 3: In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess fat.
  4. Step 4: Add diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté for 3-5 minutes until onion is translucent. Stir in rice, salt, tomatoes, zucchini, and seasoning, and mix well.
  5. Step 5: Fill each bell pepper with the beef mixture, packing it tightly. Place any leftover filling around the peppers in the baking dish.
  6. Step 6: Drizzle remaining tomato sauce over the stuffed peppers and top with mozzarella cheese.
  7. Step 7: Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
  8. Step 8: Remove from oven, let cool for a few minutes, then serve warm.

Notes

  • These stuffed peppers can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
  • For freezing, wrap cooled peppers individually in plastic wrap and store in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
  • To reheat, place in the oven at 350°F (175°C) until warmed through.