Stuffed Bell Peppers without Rice

Stuffed Bell Peppers without Rice

Stuffed bell peppers are a classic dish, but sometimes you want something lighter and quicker, which is where this stuffed bell peppers recipe without rice comes in. It’s packed with protein and veggies, using ingredients like minced beef, bacon, and fresh celery, making it a wholesome meal that doesn’t rely on grains. Perfect for a small portion of dinner, these peppers are great when you're cooking for just one or two.

Course Main Dishes

Cuisine American, International

Keyword bell pepper, ground beef, shredded cheese, stuffed bell peppers, stuffed pepper, stuffed peppers without rice

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 2

Servings Portions

Calories 377kcal

Author Zuzana Paar

Equipment

1 Oven
1 Cooking Pot
1 Bowl
1 Spoon
1 Baking Dish

Ingredients

2 Bell Peppers Various Colors
1/3 Cup Tomato Sauce
1/4 Cup Heavy Cream
1/2 Cup Minced Beef
1/4 Cup Diced Bacon
1/4 Cup Diced Fresh Celery 1 Stem
1 Onion
2 Garlic Cloves
1 Tbsp Fresh Oregano

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Begin by washing your bell peppers, cutting off the tops, and removing the seeds and membranes. Set the tops aside to use later as lids. Dice your onion, celery, garlic, and bacon to prepare them for the filling.
Start by caramelizing onion and garlic in a pot with olive oil for a few minutes. Add bacon and minced meat and cook for 15 minutes until brown. Mix in diced celery, herbs, salt, and pepper and sauté for another 10 minutes. Finally, stir in tomato sauce and heavy cream, cover, and cook for about 40 minutes on medium heat. Spoon the cooked filling into each prepared bell pepper, packing it in tightly. Place the filled peppers in an oven-safe dish.
Top each stuffed pepper with your favorite cheese and place the cut-off bell pepper tops back on as lids. Bake the stuffed peppers at 400 Fahrenheit (200 Celsius) for 40 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, the peppers are tender, and the filling is heated through. Sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley, extra black pepper and serve.

Video

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Notes

Choose firm bell peppers: Firm peppers hold their shape better during baking.
Pre-cook the filling: Cooking the filling ahead of time ensures everything is well combined and flavors are melded before stuffing the peppers.
Customize the filling: Feel free to add more seasoning and veggies like mushrooms or zucchini for extra nutrition.

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