Flavor-Packed Stuffed Peppers with Ground Beef You’ll Love
Enjoy comforting Stuffed Peppers with Ground Beef, filled with savory beef and aromatic herbs, perfect for family dinners.
Equipment
- - Oven
- - Skillet
- - Baking dish
Ingredients
For the Peppers
- 4 pieces Bell Peppers Any color variety
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil Can substitute with any cooking oil
- 1 medium Onion Chopped, can use shallots
For the Filling
- 1 pound Ground Beef 90/10 lean is ideal
- 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning Or use individual herbs like oregano, thyme, basil
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Or fresh minced garlic
- 1/4 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Adjust to spice preference
- 1 cup Rice Cooked beforehand
- 1/4 cup Parsley Fresh, can substitute with other herbs
- 1/4 cup Basil Fresh, can substitute with other herbs
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Or vegan substitute
For Assembling
- 1 cup Marinara Sauce Any store-bought or homemade
- 1 cup Italian Cheese Blend Or swap for mozzarella or cheddar
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut tops off bell peppers and remove seeds and membranes.
- Spread marinara sauce in a baking dish, then place peppers upright.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté chopped onion for 3-5 minutes.
- Add ground beef to skillet and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in spices.
- Combine cooked rice, parsley, basil, 1/4 cup marinara, and cheese into skillet.
- Fill peppers with beef and rice mixture.
- Top stuffed peppers with remaining Italian cheese blend.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30-35 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes until cheese is golden.
- Let the stuffed peppers rest for 2-3 minutes before serving.
Notes
Optional: Garnish with extra fresh herbs for added flavor.