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Beef and Rice Stuffed Bell Peppers

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Hearty, flavorful, and packed with classic Italian comfort — these beef and rice stuffed bell peppers are a satisfying all-in-one meal. Juicy bell peppers cradle a savory filling of seasoned beef, tender rice, garlic, and herbs, all simmered in rich tomato sauce. Simple, nourishing, and always a crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

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6 bell peppers (any color), tops cut off and seeds removed

3 cups chunky tomato sauce, divided

½ onion, very thinly sliced

1 cup beef broth

¼ tsp red pepper flakes

1½ lbs lean ground beef

1½ cups cooked rice

½ cup freshly shredded Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

¼ cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

4 garlic cloves, minced

2 tsp salt

½ tsp freshly ground black pepper

1 tbsp chopped parsley (for garnish)

Instructions

Preheat Oven to 375°F (190°C).

Make Sauce Base: In a baking dish, mix 1 cup tomato sauce, beef broth, red pepper flakes, and sliced onion.

Prepare Filling: In a large bowl, combine ground beef, cooked rice, remaining tomato sauce, cheese, parsley, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix until well blended.

Stuff Peppers: Fill each bell pepper with the beef mixture. Place in the baking dish with the sauce base.

Bake Covered: Cover tightly with foil and bake for 45 minutes.

Finish Uncovered: Remove foil and bake another 15–20 minutes, until peppers are tender and tops are browned.

Garnish & Serve: Sprinkle with extra parsley and serve hot.

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