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Classic Giant Stuffed Pepper Bake: vibrant bell pepper halves filled with a savory blend of lean ground beef and seasoned...

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Classic Giant Stuffed Pepper Bake

10 servings5 / 5

Vibrant bell pepper halves filled with a savory blend of lean ground beef and seasoned rice, finished with fire-roasted tomatoes and a bubbly, golden cheese crust.

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Time

Prep
20min
Cook
40min
Total
1h

Nutrition

per serving
Calories
268
Protein
18.9g
Carbs
13.2g
Fat
15.5g

One serving: 1 stuffed pepper half

Instructions

Preparation

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. Boil a large pot of water and blanch pepper halves for 3 minutes; drain and set aside.
  3. In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef until cooked through; drain excess fat.
  4. Stir the cooked rice into the beef.

Assembly and Baking

  1. Arrange pepper halves in a baking dish. Divide the beef and rice mixture equally among the peppers.
  2. Pour the fire-roasted tomato sauce over the top of each stuffed pepper.
  3. Sprinkle with shredded mozzarella and grated parmesan.
  4. Bake for 30 minutes until the cheese is browned and bubbling.
  5. Remove from oven and finish with fresh torn basil before serving.

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Chef's notes

Chef's Notes & Tips

Tip 1 of 2

Par-boil the pepper halves in boiling water for 3 minutes before filling; this guarantees they are tender while the cheese is perfectly browned.

Tip 2 of 2

Use a high-quality fire-roasted tomato sauce to provide a deep, smoky base flavor without the need for additional aromatics or herbs.

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