Meat-Stuffed Bell Peppers
A hearty Mediterranean staple. Vibrant bell peppers are packed with a savory, herb-seasoned ground meat filling and roasted until the vegetables are sweet and tender.
Meat-Stuffed Bell Peppers
A hearty Mediterranean staple. Vibrant bell peppers are packed with a savory, herb-seasoned ground meat filling and roasted until the vegetables are sweet and tender.
Ingredients
- 2 medium bell peppers, red or yellow
- 7 oz ground meat
- 1 slice white bread, soaked and squeezed dry
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 oz grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
Halve the bell peppers lengthwise. Remove seeds and pith.
In a mixing bowl, combine the ground meat, soaked bread, egg, parsley, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
Divide the mixture evenly and stuff each pepper half.
Top the stuffed peppers with grated cheese and drizzle with olive oil.
Place the peppers in the cooking basket. Cook at 356°F (180°C) for 25 minutes, until the peppers are tender and the meat is cooked through.
Nutrition Facts
Amount per 1 servingChef's Tip
"If the filling browns too quickly during cooking, cover the peppers with aluminum foil for the first 15 minutes."