Old-Fashioned Stuffed Bell Peppers without Tomato Sauce
Delight in the comforting taste of Old-Fashioned Stuffed Bell Peppers filled with tender beef, fresh basil, and creamy parmesan, perfect for satisfying soul cravings.
Ingredients
Filling Ingredients
- 1 lb 90% lean beef (can also use ground bison)
- 2 cups cooked rice (white or brown rice) Alternating between Jasmine and brown rice is recommended.
- 6 pieces bell peppers (mixture of yellow, red, and green)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning blend Such as McCormick's
- 6 pieces large fresh basil leaves (chopped or 1 1/2 tsp dried basil)
- 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp salt
- to taste fresh ground pepper
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- to taste paprika
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cut the tops off the bell peppers, discarding the stems and seeds.
- Steam the bell peppers cut-side up on a steaming rack over an inch of water in a covered pot for about 10 minutes.
Stuffing
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, fresh basil, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, parmesan cheese, and cooked rice. Mix well.
- Gently stuff the mixture into the steamed peppers.
- Drizzle the stuffed peppers with olive oil and sprinkle with paprika.
Baking
- Arrange the stuffed peppers in an oven-proof dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes.
Notes
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to three days. To freeze, wrap the peppers individually in aluminum foil. Consider substitutions like quinoa or lentils for a heartier twist.