I love stuffed peppers and this? THIS is my favorite easy stuffed pepper recipe because the peppers are still crunchy and crisp.
I love stuffed peppers. I remember the occasional time my mom would make them. I loved them. Except for the pepper part. I love peppers, but soft cooked peppers were never my favorite. That’s why I make this easy stuffed pepper recipe with fresh uncooked peppers. When dinner is served those pepper shells still have that fresh crunch and flavor I love so much. If you don’t love your stuffed peppers with quite so much crunch, you can put them in boiling water for just a few minutes to soften them. At that point they are also fairly easy to peel if you want.
Even though my husband isn’t a huge fan of green peppers cooked or raw, he loves what comes inside the pepper – that mixture of nutty brown rice, ground meat, and sauce, covered in mozzarella (or cheddar) cheese. I always make sure there are extras for his lunch the next day – without the pepper.
I love to use brown rice in this recipe because it is heartier and holds up nicer. Plus no one notices it’s brown rice. I also like to double the rice to make another meal time easier. In fact, I often plan meals together this way. Guess what’s for lunch tomorrow!
PrintEasy Stuffed Peppers
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 10 1x
Ingredients
- 5 green bell peppers, halved and de-seeded
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 1 & 1/2 cups brown rice (cooked = 2 & 1/4 – 3 cups)
- 12 ounces pasta sauce (approx. 1/2 jar)
- 2 small onions (1/2 cup diced)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 TBS. dried parsley
- 1 tsp. chili powder
- 1/8 tsp. black pepper
- 1 tsp. olive oil
- Mozzarella or cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Cook rice per directions on package.
While rice is cooking –
- Heat oil in sauté pan.
- Add onion, garlic, burger, and spices.
- Fry until cooked through.
When burger and rice are finished –
- Mix burger, rice, and sauce.
- Stuff pepper halves.
- Put in baking dishes.
- Top with cheese.
- Cover dish and bake for 20 minutes, until cheese is melted.
- If prepped ahead, bake until heated through, approximately 45 minutes.
Time Saving Tip: Double or triple this recipe and stash a batch into the freezer for a busy night. Just a note: When you prep ahead, blanch your peppers first so they hold up in the freezer better. When reheating or freezing, you will not get the fresh pepper crunch.
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