Ina Garten Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipe
This Ina Garten Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipe is colorful, hearty and full of rich flavor. Tender bell peppers are filled with a savory mixture of meat, rice and herbs, then baked until soft and delicious.
Ingredients
- 4 large bell peppers any color
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1/2 cup onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
Prepare the peppers
- Cut tops off bell peppers and remove seeds. Lightly rinse and set aside for filling.
Cook the meat
- Heat olive oil in a skillet. Cook ground beef until browned and fully cooked.
Add aromatics
- Add onion and garlic. Cook until soft and fragrant for better flavor.
Mix the filling
- Stir in cooked rice, tomato sauce, salt, pepper and Italian seasoning. Mix well.
Stuff the peppers
- Fill each bell pepper with the prepared mixture evenly.
Add cheese topping
- Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese on top of each stuffed pepper.
Bake the peppers
- Place in baking dish, cover and bake at 180°C for 30–35 minutes until peppers are tender.
Serve warm
- Remove from oven and serve hot with melted cheese on top.
Notes
- Use ground turkey for a lighter version
- Add beans for extra protein
- Use brown rice for healthier option
- Add chili flakes for spice
- Pre-cook peppers slightly for softer texture
- Use different cheeses for variety
- Garnish with fresh herbs