January 24, 2025
Hello Foodie Friends
Still in the mood for some good old fashioned comfort food? I'm here to tell you this doesn't always have to mean having heavy creamy or cheesy meals (although those can be downright delicious ;). One of the ultimate classics that come to mind that Mom also used to make is stuffed peppers. If you haven't tried these you're definitely missing out!
This easy and delicious recipe makes 6 whole peppers loaded with ground beef, tomatoes, rice, spices and cheese. You could seamlessly swap ground turkey or even make these vegetarian by swapping in other chopped vegetables or beans. Mom always used green peppers back then but I have to say I exclusively use the colorful red, yellow and orange ones in almost all of my cooking now since they're sweeter but any color works here too.
Enjoy!
Marzee
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STUFFED PEPPERS
INGREDIENTS:
1 TB olive oil
1/2 onion, diced
1 LB ground beef or ground turkey.
24 ounce jar of marinara or pasta sauce.
6 bell peppers, any color
1/2 cup uncooked Basmati or white rice.
1/2 cup water
1 1/2 cups freshly shredded Parmesan cheese
Salt and black pepper to taste
DIRECTIONS:
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Cut off the very tops of each pepper and scoop out the ribs/membranes and seeds inside. Discard the stems but chop the pepper tops. Saute the onion and chopped pepper tops in the olive oil on medium heat for 3 minutes. Add the ground beef or ground turkey, crumble and continue cooking until no longer pink. Add 2/3 of the marinara, rice and water to this meat mixture and stir until combined. Cover and cook on low heat for about 15 minutes or until the rice is tender. Stir in one cup shredded Parmesan cheese plus salt and pepper to taste.
Divide the filling evenly into the bell peppers. Place each in a 9x13 baking dish and bake for 1 hour. (optional pour the remaining sauce over peppers before baking if you want them a little more saucy)
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MORE COMFORT FOOD?
It’s all about those warm, cozy dishes that make you feel good. When it comes to stuffed peppers, they definitely fit the bill as a comforting meal. But if you’re in the mood for something else, there are so many great options depending on what you’re craving.
A few other ideas for comfort food classics:
Mac and cheese – Creamy, cheesy goodness.
Lasagna – Layers of pasta, cheese, and savory meat or vegetables.
Chicken pot pie – Flaky crust with a creamy, veggie-filled chicken filling.
Mashed potatoes – Especially with gravy!
Meatloaf – It’s that perfect hearty, filling dish.
Soup – Like a hearty tomato soup with grilled cheese on the side, or a creamy potato leek soup.
Biscuits and gravy – Perfect for a cozy brunch.
What’s your ultimate comfort food?