Stuffed Bell Pepper Recipes This is the best stuffed peppers recipe that’s simple and delicious. Its roots can be traced back to the Great Depression, when farmers first began selling the unripe peppers out of necessity. Of course, we did what Americans always do when faced with a new variety of food, we stuffed meat in it. Why You’ll Love This Recipe This recipe stuffs bell peppers with a mix of rice, ground beef, and sausage for a hearty filling. This recipe stuffs bell peppers with a mix of rice, ground beef, and sausage for a hearty filling. Home cooks appreciate the rich, savory flavors of the red sauce with the peppers. Home cooks appreciate the rich, savory flavors of the red sauce with the peppers. Allrecipes member Dave Tannert shares, “This recipe is awesome, follow it precisely.” Allrecipes member Dave Tannert shares, “This recipe is awesome, follow it precisely.” This recipe was developed at its original yield. Ingredient amounts are automatically adjusted, but cooking times and steps remain unchanged. Note that not all recipes scale perfectly. Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings 1 cup uncooked long grain white rice 1 cup uncooked long grain white rice 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 cups marinara sauce 2 cups marinara sauce 1 cup beef broth 1 cup beef broth 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1 pound lean ground beef 1 pound lean ground beef ¼ pound hot Italian pork sausage, casing removed ¼ pound hot Italian pork sausage, casing removed 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes ¼ cup chopped fresh Italian parsley ¼ cup chopped fresh Italian parsley 4 cloves garlic, minced 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 teaspoons salt 2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 pinch ground cayenne pepper 1 pinch ground cayenne pepper 1 cup finely grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, plus more for topping 1 cup finely grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, plus more for topping 4 large bell peppers, halved lengthwise and seeded 4 large bell peppers, halved lengthwise and seeded Gather all ingredients. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Gather all ingredients.

Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Bring rice and water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender, and the liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes. Set the cooked rice aside. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Bring rice and water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender, and the liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes. Set the cooked rice aside. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). To make the sauce: Cook onion and olive oil over medium heat until onion begins to soften, about 5 minutes. Transfer 1/2 of the cooked onion to a large bowl and set aside. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios To make the sauce: Cook onion and olive oil over medium heat until onion begins to soften, about 5 minutes. Transfer 1/2 of the cooked onion to a large bowl and set aside. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Stir marinara sauce, beef broth, balsamic vinegar, and red pepper flakes into the skillet with cooked onion; cook and stir for 1 minute. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Stir marinara sauce, beef broth, balsamic vinegar, and red pepper flakes into the skillet with cooked onion; cook and stir for 1 minute. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Pour sauce mixture into a 9x13-inch baking dish and set aside. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Pour sauce mixture into a 9x13-inch baking dish and set aside. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Combine ground beef, Italian sausage, diced tomatoes, Italian parsley, garlic, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper into the bowl with reserved onions; mix well. Stir in cooked rice and one cup of Parmigiano Reggiano. Stuff bell peppers with beef and sausage mixture. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Combine ground beef, Italian sausage, diced tomatoes, Italian parsley, garlic, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper into the bowl with reserved onions; mix well. Stir in cooked rice and one cup of Parmigiano Reggiano. Stuff bell peppers with beef and sausage mixture. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Place stuffed bell pepper halves in the baking dish over tomato sauce; optionally sprinkle with additional Parmigiano Reggiano, cover baking dish with aluminum foil, and bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Place stuffed bell pepper halves in the baking dish over tomato sauce; optionally sprinkle with additional Parmigiano Reggiano, cover baking dish with aluminum foil, and bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Remove aluminum foil and continue to bake until meat is no longer pink, bell peppers are tender and cheese is browned on top, an additional 20 to 25 minutes. Serve hot and enjoy! Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Remove aluminum foil and continue to bake until meat is no longer pink, bell peppers are tender and cheese is browned on top, an additional 20 to 25 minutes. Serve hot and enjoy! Dotdash Meredith Food Studios You can use any color of bell pepper for this recipe depending on your preference. There are also different ways to cut the peppers, though I have found cutting them in half lengthwise makes them a bit easier to work with. Nutrition Facts (per serving) * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. Photos of Chef John’s Stuffed Peppers Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Most-Saved Recipes Like This One-Pan Stuffed Pepper Casserole 64 Ratings 1 hr 35 mins Save Stuffed Peppers 1,999 Ratings 1 hr 30 mins Save Baked Stuffed Peppers 168 Ratings 1 hr 35 mins Save Stuffed Red Peppers 23 Ratings 2 hrs Save Easy Stuffed Green Peppers 154 Ratings 1 hr Save Classic Beef Stuffed Peppers 53 Ratings 1 hr 20 mins Save Chicken Stuffed Peppers 5 Ratings 1 hr 50 mins Save Stuffed Green Peppers 3,067 Ratings 1 hr Save Mexican Stuffed Peppers 35 Ratings 1 hr 15 mins Save Slow Cooker Stuffed Peppers 66 Ratings 6 hrs 25 mins Save You’ll Also Love