Stuffed Bell Peppers
Nov 03, 2025 10:57 AM
Stuffed Bell Peppers have been a huge favorite of mine since my aunt first made them for me many, many years ago. At the time, it seemed like such an elaborate, fancy recipe, but who knew they were really this simple to make! It’s a classic comfort food recipe that’s hearty, filling, easy to customize, and can feed a large family. Plus, the flavors in this version are incredibly delicious! So much so that we’re still talking about it over a month later! ;)
There are several versions of stuffed bell peppers out there, and most usually include ground beef, rice, tomatoes, and cheese. I got a little creative with this recipe as I wanted it to be simple to make, but still have tons of flavor!
Instead of beef, I went with ground Italian sausage for an extra boost of flavor. I also used long-grain white rice, which helps bulk up the filling for cheap. In this recipe, the rice is cooked in the same skillet as the meat filling. It gives the rice a ton of flavor and let’s be honest…who wants to clean more dishes by cooking a separate pot of rice? Not me! Everything else is simple, flavor-packed pantry staples, and is perfect for feeding your family without breaking the bank.
Ingredients:
Peppers
- 3 bell peppers
- 2 Tbsp cooking oil
- 1¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Filling
- 1 lb. Italian sausage
- 1 yellow onion
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- ½ cup long grain white rice
- ¾ cup chicken broth
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese
Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cook Time:
50 minutes
Total Time:
65 minutes
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