Ina Garten Stuffed Peppers Recipe
Description
Ina Garten’s Stuffed Peppers are a flavorful and hearty dish filled with seasoned beef, rice, and vegetables, baked until tender and cheesy. Perfect for weeknight dinners or family gatherings.
Ingredients
- 6 bell peppers , tops cut off and seeds removed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound ground beef, or ground turkey/chicken
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 2 cups tomato sauce, plus extra for topping if desired
- ¼ cup fresh parsley , or basil, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried herbs)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella, or grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Slice the tops off, remove seeds, and lightly roast the 6 bell peppers in the oven to soften.
- In a skillet, sauté 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic in 2 tablespoons olive oil , then add 1 pound ground beef. Stir in 2 cups cooked rice, 2 cups tomato sauce, ¼ cup fresh parsley , 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper. Season well.
- Fill each roasted pepper generously with the beef and rice mixture.
- Sprinkle Parmesan or 1 cup shredded mozzarella on top.
- Place the peppers in a baking dish, cover with foil, and bake until tender and bubbly. About 20-25 minutes.
- Garnish with extra herbs and enjoy warm.
Equipment
- Baking Tray
- Cooking Spray
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 331kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 24gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 62mgSodium: 949mgPotassium: 837mgFiber: 4gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 4418IUVitamin C: 163mgCalcium: 138mgIron: 4mg