Barefoot Contessa Stuffed Peppers
Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with Barefoot Contessa's Stuffed Peppers recipe. Bursting with flavors and packed with goodness, these stuffed peppers are a crowd-pleasing delight. Juicy bell peppers, generously filled with a mouthwatering mixture of seasoned ground meat, aromatic herbs, and melty cheese, all are baked to perfection.
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Servings: 10 people
Calories: 462kcal
Equipment
- baking dish
- large skillet
- knife
- Mixing spoon or spatula
- Foil for covering the baking dish
- Oven for preheating and baking
Ingredients
- 6 bell peppers
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Start by preheating your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C), ensuring it reaches the desired temperature for baking the stuffed peppers.
- Now, let's prepare those bell peppers. Cut off the tops and remove the seeds and membranes inside. If they won't stand upright, give the bottoms a slight trim. We want them to be steady and ready for stuffing. Place the peppers snugly in a baking dish.
- Next up, grab a large skillet and cook the ground beef over medium-high heat until it turns a lovely brown color and is fully cooked. Don't forget to drain any excess fat that may be hanging around.
- Time to add some flavor. Toss in the chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté them until they become tender, around 5 minutes.
- Add the cooked rice, drained diced tomatoes, dried oregano, dried basil, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Give it all a good stir. We want those flavors to mingle and dance together.
- Spoon the beef and rice mixture into the waiting bell peppers, making sure to pack it in nice and tight. We want each pepper to be bursting with deliciousness. And don't forget to sprinkle the grated cheddar cheese on top. That melty goodness will make your taste buds sing.
- Cover the baking dish with foil. It's like giving the peppers a cozy blanket. Pop them in the preheated oven and let them bake away for 45 minutes.
- Now, take off that foil and let the magic happen. Continue baking for another 15-20 minutes until the cheese becomes all melty and bubbly, and the peppers turn tender. It's a symphony of flavors and textures coming together.
- Serve them up while they're still hot, and enjoy the mouthwatering combination of beef, rice, and cheesy goodness. Feel free to add some fresh herbs or extra cheese for a final touch of deliciousness.