American · Classic Stuffed Peppers

Stuffed Peppers

Name: Stuffed Peppers
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling; 1 medium yellow onion, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 2 tbsp. tomato paste; 1 lb. ground beef; 1 1/2 c. cooked white or brown rice; 1 (14.5-oz.) can diced tomatoes; 1 1/2 tsp. dried oregano; Kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 6 bell peppers, tops and cores removed; 1 c. shredded Monterey jack; Chopped fresh parsley, for serving

These classic stuffed peppers take an easy, healthy weeknight dinner to a whole new level. Follow our best-ever recipe, then experiment with your own fillings!

Rian Handler | Delish

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1 hr 30 min

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These classic stuffed peppers take an easy, healthy weeknight dinner to a whole new level. Follow our best-ever recipe, then experiment with your own fillings!

Ingredients

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Instructions

1
Arrange a rack in center of oven; preheat to 400°. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Cook onion, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 7 minutes. Stir in garlic and tomato paste and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute more. Add ground beef and cook, breaking up meat with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink, about 6 minutes.
2
Stir in rice and diced tomatoes; season with oregano, salt, and pepper. Let simmer, stirring occasionally, until liquid has reduced slightly, about 5 minutes.
3
Arrange peppers cut side up in a 13" x 9" baking dish and drizzle with oil. Spoon beef mixture into each pepper. Cover baking dish with foil.
4
Bake peppers until tender, about 35 minutes. Uncover, sprinkle with cheese, and continue to bake until cheese is bubbly, about 10 minutes more.
5
Top with parsley before serving.

Chef's Notes

Yield: 6 serving(s)
Prep time: 20 min
Active cook time: 0 min
Calories: 534 Calories