Zachary Ritter
@ritterzachary
Stuffed Bell Peppers with Beef and Rice
Delicious stuffed bell peppers filled with a savory mixture of ground beef, Italian sausage, rice, and marinara sauce, baked to perfection. A comforting and hearty dish that's perfect for family dinners.
Details
- Cuisine:italian
- Diet:gluten-free
- Difficulty:medium
- Estimated Cost:N/A
- Ingredients:18
- Views:5
Recipe Information
- Prep time35 min.
- Cook time1 min.
- Total time36 min.
- Servings8
Ingredients
- 1 cup
- 2 cups
- 2 tablespoons
- 1
- 1 cup
- 1/2 cup
- 1 tablespoon
- 1/2 teaspoon
- 1 pound
- 1 pound
- 1 can (14.5 oz)
- 1/4 cup
- 2 cloves
- 1 teaspoon
- 1/2 teaspoon
- 1/4 teaspoon
- 1/2 cup
- 4
Cooking Instructions
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Stuffed Bell Peppers with Beef and Rice.
Step 1
Begin by assembling all your ingredients for a seamless cooking experience.
Step 2
In a saucepan, combine rice and water, bringing it to a vigorous boil over high heat.
Step 3
Once it reaches a boil, lower the heat to medium-low, cover, and let it simmer until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed, which should take about 20 to 25 minutes.
Step 4
Once done, set the fluffy rice aside.
Step 5
Preheat your oven to a cozy 375°F (190°C).
Step 6
In a skillet, drizzle olive oil and sauté the chopped onion over medium heat until it softens, roughly 5 minutes.
Step 7
Transfer half of the sautéed onion to a large bowl and set it aside for later.
Step 8
In the same skillet, introduce marinara sauce, beef broth, balsamic vinegar, and a pinch of red pepper flakes to the remaining onions.
Step 9
Stir and cook for about a minute, then pour this flavorful sauce into a 9x13-inch baking dish and set it aside.
Step 10
In the bowl with the reserved onions, mix together ground beef, Italian sausage, diced tomatoes, Italian parsley, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper until well combined.
Step 11
Gently fold in the cooked rice and half of the grated Parmigiano Reggiano.
Step 12
Stuff the halved green bell peppers generously with the savory beef and sausage mixture, then nestle them into the baking dish atop the tomato sauce.
Step 13
Sprinkle the remaining Parmigiano Reggiano over the peppers, cover the dish with aluminum foil, and let it bake for 45 minutes.
Step 14
After this time, remove the foil and continue baking until the meat is cooked through, the peppers are tender, and the cheese has turned a delightful golden brown, which should take an additional 20 to 25 minutes.
Step 15
Once ready, serve your delicious stuffed peppers and savor every bite!.