Pugliese-style Stuffed Peppers
Pugliese-style Stuffed Peppers are a delicious and hearty dish originating from the Puglia region of Italy. This recipe combines the flavors of Pugliese cuisine with the comfort of stuffed peppers, creating a satisfying meal for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 4 large bell peppers
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes.
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef, onion, and garlic until the beef is browned and the onion is tender.
- Stir in the cooked rice, tomato sauce, Parmesan cheese, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff the bell peppers with the beef and rice mixture.
- Place the stuffed peppers in a baking dish and cover with foil.
- Bake for 30 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
- Serve the Pugliese-style Stuffed Peppers hot and enjoy!
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 40 minutes
- Total time:
- 1 hour
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 300 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 25g
- Protein
- 15g
- Fat
- 15g
Supplies
Baking dish Foil
Tools
Skillet Knife Cutting board
Serving suggestions
Serve the Pugliese-style Stuffed Peppers with a side of crusty bread and a simple green salad.
Tips & tricks
For a vegetarian version, substitute the ground beef with cooked lentils or mushrooms.
Cost
$15