Classic Stuffed Peppers

By Ellie

6 Person

80 Minutes

0 Calories

We've loved stuffed peppers since we first laid eyes on them. This is our classic recipe—once you master them to start experimenting with our Cheesesteak and Chicken Parm varieties. And the result is a savory and satisfying dish that tastes so delicious, you'll want to double the recipe and serve it to your friends.

Ingredients

Freshly chopped parsley, for garnish
1 c. Shredded Monterey jack
6 Bell peppers, tops and cores removed
Freshly ground black pepper
Kosher salt
1 tsp. Dried oregano
1 can Diced tomatoes
1 pound Ground beef
3 cloves Garlic, minced
1 tbsp. Tomato paste
1 Medium onion, chopped
2 tbsp. Extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1/2 c. Uncooked rice

Method

01

Preheat oven to 400℉. In a small saucepan, prepare rice according to package instructions. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Cook onion until soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in tomato paste and garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute more. Add ground beef and cook, breaking up meat with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink, 6 minutes. Drain fat.
02

Return beef mixture to skillet, then stir in cooked rice and diced tomatoes. Season with oregano, salt, and pepper. Let simmer until liquid has reduced slightly, about 5 minutes.
03

Place peppers cut side-up in a 9"-x-13" baking dish and drizzle with oil. Spoon beef mixture into each pepper and top with Monterey jack, then cover baking dish with foil.
04

Bake until peppers are tender, about 35 minutes. Uncover and bake until cheese is bubbly, 10 minutes more.
05

Garnish with parsley before serving.

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Classic Stuffed Peppers

3.5

( By Ellie )

01 Information

Grade easy
Serving 6 servings
Prep Time 10 Mins
Cook Time 70 Mins
Total Time 80 Mins

02 Ingredients

Freshly chopped parsley, for garnish

1 c. Shredded Monterey jack

6 Bell peppers, tops and cores removed

Freshly ground black pepper

Kosher salt

1 tsp. Dried oregano

1 can Diced tomatoes

1 pound Ground beef

3 cloves Garlic, minced

1 tbsp. Tomato paste

1 Medium onion, chopped

2 tbsp. Extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling

1/2 c. Uncooked rice

03 Method

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400℉. In a small saucepan, prepare rice according to package instructions. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Cook onion until soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in tomato paste and garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute more. Add ground beef and cook, breaking up meat with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink, 6 minutes. Drain fat.

Step 2

Return beef mixture to skillet, then stir in cooked rice and diced tomatoes. Season with oregano, salt, and pepper. Let simmer until liquid has reduced slightly, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Place peppers cut side-up in a 9"-x-13" baking dish and drizzle with oil. Spoon beef mixture into each pepper and top with Monterey jack, then cover baking dish with foil.

Step 4

Bake until peppers are tender, about 35 minutes. Uncover and bake until cheese is bubbly, 10 minutes more.

Step 5

Garnish with parsley before serving.

04 Author