Go Back
Stuffed Bell Peppers No Rice

Hearty Stuffed Bell Peppers (No Rice) Recipe

Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 430
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 large bell peppers, any color
  • 1 lb ground beef (85% lean)
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat for 5 minutes, then add onion and cook 3-4 minutes until soft. Stir in garlic for 30 seconds.
  2. Remove from heat, cool slightly, then add tomato sauce, egg, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, half the mozzarella, and all Parmesan. Mix well.
  3. Cut tops off peppers and remove seeds. Fill each pepper with the beef mixture, pressing gently. Stand them in a baking dish.
  4. Cover with foil and bake 25 minutes. Remove foil, top with remaining mozzarella, and bake uncovered 10-12 minutes until cheese is bubbly.
  5. Let rest 5 minutes, then serve hot.

Notes

If your peppers tip over, slice a thin piece off the bottom to create a flat spot, but avoid cutting a hole. The egg helps bind the filling; you can omit it, though the texture will be slightly looser.