Stuffed Bell Peppers With an Italian Flair

Per serving

506.9kcal
29.9гProteins
24.4гFats
41гCarbs

These are really tasty,hardy, and great for a green pepper lover. I also add pieces of the green pepper tops when I'm browning the meat. These are great with some crusty Italian bread, and very filling.

Ingredients

  • uncooked rice1 cup
  • ground beef1 3⁄4 lbs
  • large onion, diced1
  • green peppers8
  • salt1⁄2 teaspoon
  • oregano1 teaspoon
  • pepper1⁄4 teaspoon
  • spaghetti sauce1

    (32 ounce) jar

  • water2 cups
  • shredded mozzarella cheese8 ounces
  • grated parmesan cheese

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare rice according to directions; meanwhile, brown beef and onion until pan juices have evaporated.

  2. 2

    Remove to a large bowl.

  3. 3

    To meat add salt, oregano, pepper, rice, and 2 cups of spaghetti sauce.

  4. 4

    Cut tops off peppers and remove seeds and dry pulp.

  5. 5

    Stuff the peppers with the meat mixture and arrange in a baking pan or electric frying pan.

  6. 6

    Add remaining sauce and water to the pan.

  7. 7

    Bake 50 to 60 minutes or until the peppers are tender.

  8. 8

    Top with mozzarella cheese and heat till cheese melts, about 3 minutes.

Source: food.com
Original recipe

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