Description
Discover how to make delicious Stuffed Beef and Rice Peppers with our easy-to-follow recipe. Learn the secrets to creating a savory and satisfying meal!
Ingredients
- 6 bell peppers (6 peppers)
- 3 cups chunky tomato sauce, divided (710 ml)
- 5 onion, very thinly sliced (0.5 onion)
- 1 cup beef broth (240 ml)
- 25 teaspoon (1 ml) red pepper flakes
- 5 pounds lean ground beef (680 g)
- 5 cups cooked rice (360 g)
- 5 cup (120 ml) grated Parmesan cheese
- 25 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley (60 ml)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons (10 ml) salt
- 5 teaspoon (3 ml) freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, divided (15 ml)
Instructions
- Collect all necessary items. Heat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Trim off the top 1/2-inch of the peppers and remove the stems, saving them to use as lids. Remove the cores and seeds from inside the peppers. Trim a small slice from the bottoms so they stand upright. Puncture about four small holes in the bottoms to allow liquids to escape.
- Spread 2 ½ cups of the chunky tomato sauce across the base of a 9×13-inch baking dish. Add the thinly sliced onion, beef broth, and red pepper flakes; mix well to evenly coat the bottom.
- Place the bell peppers upright in the prepared dish.
- In a large bowl, blend the lean ground beef, cooked rice, grated Parmesan, 2 tablespoons of tomato sauce, 1/4 cup of the chopped parsley, minced garlic, salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
- Gently fill the peppers with this beef mixture. Spread a tablespoon of tomato sauce over each stuffed pepper and place the saved pepper tops on them. Drape a piece of parchment paper loosely over the peppers and cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil. Place the entire dish on a baking sheet.
- Bake the dish in the preheated oven until the peppers begin to soften, for around 1 hour. Take off the foil and parchment paper. Keep baking until the filling is thoroughly cooked and the peppers are tender and sweet, for an additional 20 to 30 minutes.
- Sprinkle each pepper with 1/2 teaspoon of the remaining parsley and spoon some of the pan juices over them.
Notes
- Consider using ground turkey or chicken for a healthier option.
- Mix in cooked quinoa or couscous with the rice for added texture.
- Experiment with different cheeses like mozzarella or cheddar for a unique flavor.
