Three Meat Stuffed Peppers
Elevate your dinner with these irresistible Three Meat Stuffed Peppers—a hearty dish brimming with bold flavors and comforting goodness. Each tender bell pepper is generously filled with a savory mix of ground beef, pork, and Italian sausage, perfectly seasoned with garlic, onion, and Italian herbs. Combined with fluffy white rice, rich Parmesan, and diced tomatoes, the filling is baked to perfection, topped with melty mozzarella for a gooey, golden finish. The dish is bathed in a tangy tomato sauce, keeping the peppers moist and flavorful throughout the cooking process. Perfect for family dinners or meal prep, these stuffed peppers are a satisfying, protein-packed meal that can be garnished with fresh parsley for an elegant touch. With just 20 minutes of prep and baked to bubbly perfection, this recipe is a crowd-pleasing favorite you'll make again and again! Keywords: three meat stuffed peppers, stuffed peppers recipe, easy dinner ideas, hearty stuffed peppers, bell pepper recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 pieces large bell peppers
- 0.5 pounds ground beef
- 0.5 pounds ground pork
- 0.5 pounds Italian sausage (casings removed)
- 1 cups cooked white rice
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 pieces garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cups diced tomatoes (canned, with juices)
- 1.5 cups tomato sauce
- 0.5 cups Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes inside. Set the tops aside for later use.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Submerge the peppers in the boiling water for 3-4 minutes to slightly soften them. Remove and drain upside-down on a paper towel.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Add ground beef, ground pork, and Italian sausage to the skillet. Cook until the meat is browned and fully cooked, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks.
Stir in the diced tomatoes, cooked rice, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another 2-3 minutes to combine the flavors. Remove from heat and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese.
Arrange the bell peppers upright in a baking dish. Fill each pepper cavity with the meat and rice mixture, pressing down slightly to ensure they are well-packed.
In a small bowl, mix the tomato sauce with 1/4 cup of water. Pour the sauce mixture evenly around the peppers in the baking dish.
Top each stuffed pepper with shredded mozzarella cheese, and place the reserved pepper tops back on as loose lids (optional).
Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Then, remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes or until the cheese is bubbling and slightly golden.
Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving, if desired. Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3367 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 219.2 g | 281% | |
| Saturated Fat | 82.2 g | 411% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 644 mg | 215% | |
| Sodium | 7283 mg | 317% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 163.8 g | 60% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.3 g | 98% | |
| Total Sugars | 51.0 g | ||
| Protein | 195.3 g | 391% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1565 mg | 120% | |
| Iron | 15.6 mg | 87% | |
| Potassium | 3788 mg | 81% | |
*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.
