Ina Garten Stuffed Peppers Recipe
Do you love cozy, hearty meals? Then you must try this Ina Garten Stuffed Peppers Recipe.
Ingredients
- 6 large green bell peppers.
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
- 1 pound of lean ground beef.
- 1 cup of chopped yellow onions.
- 2 cloves of minced garlic.
- 2 cups of cooked white rice.
- 1 can 15 oz diced tomatoes.
- 1/2 cup of freshly grated Parmesan.
- 1 teaspoon of kosher salt.
- 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper.
- 1/4 cup of chopped fresh parsley.
- 1 cup of marinara sauce.
Instructions
Prepare the Peppers
- First, wash your bell peppers well. Cut off the tops carefully. Remove all seeds and white ribs. This makes room for the filling.
Sauté the Vegetables
- Heat olive oil in a pan. Add onions and cook until soft. Add the garlic for one minute. Do not let the garlic burn.
Brown the Beef
- Add ground beef to the pan. Break it up with a spoon. Cook until it is no longer pink. Drain any excess fat away.
Mix the Filling
- Put beef in a large bowl. Add rice, tomatoes, and cheese. Mix in the parsley and spices. Stir everything until it is combined.
Stuff the Peppers
- Spoon the mixture into each pepper. Pack it down gently but firmly. Fill them all the way up.
Add the Sauce
- Pour marinara sauce into the Dutch oven. Place the peppers inside the pot. Stand them up straight and tall.
Cook the Meal
- Cover the pot with a lid. Simmer on low heat for 45 minutes. The peppers should be very soft.
Serve and Enjoy
- Take the peppers out with tongs. Spoon extra sauce over the top. Serve them while they are hot.
Notes
- Use peppers that stand up straight.
- Always use lean ground beef.
- Do not overcook the rice first.
- Try using red or yellow peppers.
- Add extra cheese on the top.
- Season every layer with some salt.
- Let them rest before you eat.
- Use fresh parsley for better flavor.
- Make sure the sauce is thick.