Stuffed peppers are one of those dinners that feel like someone cared enough to cook.
They’re familiar, hearty, and built from simple ingredients — ground meat, rice, herbs, tomato sauce, and just enough cheese to bring everything together. Baking them allows the peppers to soften while the filling becomes more cohesive and savory. Nothing complicated. Just steady, comforting food.
These easy weeknight stuffed peppers are practical too. You can prep them ahead, refrigerate overnight, and bake when ready. They hold up beautifully for leftovers and freeze well if you want to think ahead.
If you enjoy this kind of balanced, home-cooked comfort, you might also like:
- Classic Shepherd’s Pie (with Turkey) for another cozy, meat-and-starch dinner
- Lighter Sloppy Joe Bowls with Roasted Broccoli for a streamlined weeknight option
- Cozy Chicken Pot Pie with a Flaky Crust for something equally hearty
- One-Pan Pork Tenderloin with Peppers simple, savory, and deeply satisfying without being heavy
Simple ingredients. Honest flavor. A dinner that works.
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Easy Weeknight Stuffed Peppers
Ingredients
- ½ lb ground beef/turkey
- ½ cup uncooked long grain white rice
- 1 cup water
- 2 bell peppers
- ½ small onion
- 1 garlic glove
- 1 egg
- 1 8 ounce cans tomato sauce
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire
- ¼ cup chopped parsley
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon thyme
- 2 tablespoons grated parmesan
- salt and pepper to taste
- Shredded mozzarella
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F° .
- Place the rice and water in a saucepan and and cook according to package instructions.
- Cut the peppers in half and discard the seeds and membranes. Arrange peppers in a baking dish with the hollowed sides facing up.
- In a bowl, combine the uncooked ground meat, cooked rice, ½ of the tomato sauce, and remaining ingredients. Mix well!
- Spoon an equal amount of the mixture into each hollowed pepper.
- Pour remaining tomato sauce over the top of the peppers and sprinkle with a small amount of mozzarella cheese.
- Bake 45 – 60 min in the preheated oven.
