For a spicier kick, use hot Italian sausage. Feel free to experiment with other types of cheese, such as provolone or fontina. To save time, you can prepare the filling in advance and store it in the refrigerator until ready to use. Ensure the internal temperature of the meat reaches 165°F (74°C) for food safety.
Italian-Style Stuffed Peppers
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PREP TIME15 mins
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COOK TIME1 hrs 30 mins
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TOTAL TIME1 hrs 45 mins
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SERVING4 People
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VIEWS171
Bell peppers brimming with a savory Italian-inspired filling, bathed in a rich tomato and basil sauce, and crowned with melted mozzarella. A gluten-free delight that elevates classic comfort food to a new level of deliciousness.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate37 g
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Cholesterol172 mg
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Fiber7 g
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Protein48 g
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Saturated Fat14 g
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Sodium1411 mg
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Sugar13 g
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Fat33 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
StepPreheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a roasting pan large enough to hold the pepper halves in a single layer. (5 minutes)
02
StepIn a large bowl, combine the ground sirloin, Italian sausage, cooked brown rice, Italian seasoning, kosher salt, black pepper, minced garlic, Parmesan cheese, lightly beaten egg, and 1/2 cup of the tomato and basil pasta sauce. Mix thoroughly until well combined. (10 minutes)
03
StepEvenly distribute the meat mixture among the green pepper halves, gently pressing to compress the filling. Arrange the stuffed peppers in the prepared roasting pan. Spoon the remaining tomato and basil sauce over the tops of the meat and peppers. Cover the pan tightly with aluminum foil. (15 minutes)
04
StepBake in the preheated oven until the peppers are tender and the internal temperature of the meat filling reaches 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. (90 minutes)
05
StepRemove the roasting pan from the oven. Carefully remove the foil. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese generously over the top of each stuffed pepper. (5 minutes)
06
StepTurn the oven to broil. Place the roasting pan with the peppers, uncovered, under the broiler. Broil until the mozzarella cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden brown, about 5 minutes. (5 minutes)
07
StepRemove the peppers from the broiler. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving. (2 minutes)
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Velda Wuckert
Jun 12, 2025The peppers came out perfectly tender. I'll definitely be making this again.
Zachery Heathcote
Nov 28, 2024This recipe is fantastic! The flavors are so rich and comforting. My family loved it!
Isabell Romaguera
Oct 22, 2024I made this last night, and it was a huge hit! Easy to follow and delicious.
Bailee Fay
May 29, 2024I tried it with ground turkey, and it was still amazing! A great healthier option.
Yasmin Steuber
Mar 12, 2024This is going into my regular rotation. So easy to customize to my liking!
Virginie Oreilly
Feb 25, 2024I added a bit of chili flake for some heat, and it was perfect. Thanks for the recipe!
Larry Schmidt
Jan 19, 2024I found that using a meat thermometer really helped to ensure the filling was cooked through. Great recipe!