I Feel Stuffed Banana Peppers
Get ready to dazzle your taste buds with "I Feel Stuffed Banana Peppers," a comforting and flavor-packed dish perfect for weeknight dinners or cozy gatherings. Sweet and mildly spicy banana peppers are hollowed out and generously filled with a rich, savory stuffing made of seasoned ground beef, fluffy white rice, gooey mozzarella, and nutty Parmesan cheese. Enhanced with aromatic garlic, onion, and Italian herbs, each pepper is baked in a luscious marinara sauce until tender and bubbling with cheesy goodness. This easy-to-make recipe boasts a hearty, satisfying texture and is as visually stunning as it is appetizing. Serve these stuffed banana peppers with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a restaurant-quality meal that’s perfect for the whole family. Keywords: stuffed banana peppers, ground beef stuffing, baked banana peppers, savory stuffed peppers recipe, easy weeknight dinner.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 pieces Banana peppers
- 1 pound Ground beef
- 1 cup Cooked white rice
- 1 cup Shredded mozzarella cheese
- 0.5 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large Egg
- 1 medium, finely chopped Onion
- 2 minced Garlic cloves
- 2 cups Marinara sauce
- 0.25 cup, chopped Fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Carefully cut the tops off the banana peppers and remove the seeds and membranes, creating a hollow cavity for stuffing. Set aside.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, then add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Cook until the onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks. Drain any excess fat from the skillet.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked ground beef, cooked rice, shredded mozzarella cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, egg, chopped parsley, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until fully combined.
Using a spoon or a piping bag, stuff each banana pepper with the prepared filling, making sure to pack it tightly.
Spread 1 cup of marinara sauce in the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Arrange the stuffed banana peppers in the dish on top of the sauce.
Pour the remaining 1 cup of marinara sauce over the stuffed peppers, ensuring they are evenly coated.
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and the filling is cooked through. The top should be lightly browned and bubbling.
Allow the stuffed banana peppers to cool for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with extra parsley or Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2266 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 147.4 g | 189% | |
| Saturated Fat | 59.7 g | 299% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 661 mg | 220% | |
| Sodium | 5249 mg | 228% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 100.0 g | 36% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.9 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.0 g | ||
| Protein | 132.8 g | 266% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 1519 mg | 117% | |
| Iron | 14.2 mg | 79% | |
| Potassium | 2238 mg | 48% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
