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Italian Stuffed Peppers Recipe

Delicious and hearty Italian stuffed peppers filled with a savory mixture of ground beef, rice, and spices.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 4 bell peppers tops cut off and seeds removed
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • to taste salt and pepper

Instructions 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain any excess fat.
  3. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook until the onion is translucent.
  4. Stir in the cooked rice, tomato sauce, and Italian seasoning. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Stuff each bell pepper with the beef mixture and place them in a baking dish.
  6. Top each stuffed pepper with shredded mozzarella cheese.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 700mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1500IU | Vitamin C: 100mg | Calcium: 200mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Stuffed Peppers
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