These Classic Stuffed Peppers put in a regular appearance in my kitchen. They are bright and cheerful looking and they taste absolutely delicious. It’s such a clever meal as the flesh of the pepper creates an edible bowl. They’re also a great way to use up leftover rice.
To make these, I start by cooking the rice. I hollow out 6 peppers and sit them in a baking dish while I make the filling. The filling consists of a meat sauce made with ground beef, tomatoes, onion, garlic and oregano. I stuff the peppers, sprinkle some monterey jack on top and bake in the oven for a delicious and healthy dinner.
To make my Classic Stuffed Peppers, you will need the following ingredients:
Preheat the oven to 400 °F.
Cook the rice according to package instructions.
Heat some olive oil in a medium sized pan over medium heat. Cook the onion for about 5 minutes until soft.
Add the tomato paste and garlic to the pan and cook until fragrant. Add ground beef and cook. Break up the meat as you go with a wooden spoon. Cook for about 6 minutes until there are no more pink bits. Drain the fat from the pan.
Add cooked rice and diced tomatoes to the beef mixture. Stir in oregano, salt, and pepper. Let the mixture simmer until the liquid reduces slightly.
Place the peppers cut side-up in a large baking dish. Drizzle with oil and spoon the beef mixture into each pepper. Sprinkle Monterey Jack cheese on top.
Cover the baking dish with foil. Bake in the oven for 35 minutes. Remove the foil and cook for 10 more minutes until the cheese is bubbling.
Sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley and eat while hot.
These Classic Stuffed Peppers look good and taste even better. It’s no wonder they turn up on my kitchen table regularly. Try them soon and come back to leave a comment below letting me know what you think.
I love it! Thanks for sharing recipe!
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