Beef and Rice Stuffed Bell Peppers

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Slice peppers 1/2-inch from the top; cut out stems and set aside to use as tops. Cut core from the inside of peppers and strip away any seeds. Cut off a thin slice from the bottoms so peppers can stand upright. Poke about 4 tiny holes in the bottoms to let juices drain.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Pour 2 ½ cups tomato sauce into a 9x13-inch baking dish. Add onion, beef broth, and red pepper flakes; spread out mixture evenly over the bottom.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Set bell peppers upright in the dish.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Combine ground beef, cooked rice, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, 2 tablespoons tomato sauce, 1/4 cup parsley, garlic, salt, and black pepper in a large mixing bowl.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Lightly stuff peppers with meat mixture. Spread 1 tablespoon tomato sauce on top of each portion of stuffing; place reserved tops onto peppers. Lay a piece of parchment paper loosely on top of peppers and cover the dish tightly with foil. Place the dish on top of a baking sheet.'}

7. 7

   {'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Bake in the preheated oven until peppers have softened slightly, about 1 hour. Remove foil and parchment paper. Continue baking until meat filling is cooked through and peppers are soft, sweet, and tender, 20 to 30 more minutes.'}

8. 8

   {'id': 'step_7', 'step': 8, 'text': 'Sprinkle each pepper with 1/2 teaspoon parsley and drizzle with a spoonful of pan juices.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (6 servings total)