{"id":"ff4a8296-14a0-4c76-a6c2-8a5c3967720b","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/ff4a8296-14a0-4c76-a6c2-8a5c3967720b","source_url":"https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/a23014857/classic-stuffed-peppers-recipe/","title":"Stuffed Peppers","description":"These classic stuffed peppers take an easy, healthy weeknight dinner to a whole new level. Follow our best-ever recipe, then experiment with your own fillings!","servings":6,"servings_text":"6 serving(s)","prep_time":"PT20M","cook_time":"PT0S","total_time":"PT1H30M","ingredients":[{"text":"2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling","item":"extra-virgin olive oil","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"plus more for drizzling"},{"text":"1 medium yellow onion, chopped","item":"medium yellow onion","quantity":1,"preparation":"chopped"},{"text":"3 cloves garlic, finely chopped","item":"garlic","quantity":3,"unit":"clove","preparation":"finely chopped"},{"text":"2 tbsp. tomato paste","item":"tomato paste","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 lb. ground beef","item":"ground beef","quantity":1,"unit":"lb"},{"text":"1 1/2 c. cooked white or brown rice","item":"cooked white or brown rice","quantity":1.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 (14.5-oz.) can diced tomatoes","item":"(14.5-oz.) can diced tomatoes","quantity":1},{"text":"1 1/2 tsp. dried oregano","item":"dried oregano","quantity":1.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"Kosher salt","item":"Kosher salt"},{"text":"Freshly ground black pepper","item":"Freshly ground black pepper"},{"text":"6 bell peppers, tops and cores removed","item":"bell peppers, tops and cores removed","quantity":6},{"text":"1 c. shredded Monterey jack","item":"shredded Monterey jack","quantity":1,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"Chopped fresh parsley, for serving","item":"Chopped fresh parsley, for serving"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Arrange a rack in center of oven; preheat to 400°. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Cook onion, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 7 minutes. Stir in garlic and tomato paste and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute more. Add ground beef and cook, breaking up meat with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink, about 6 minutes."},{"number":2,"text":"Stir in rice and diced tomatoes; season with oregano, salt, and pepper. Let simmer, stirring occasionally, until liquid has reduced slightly, about 5 minutes."},{"number":3,"text":"Arrange peppers cut side up in a 13\" x 9\" baking dish and drizzle with oil. Spoon beef mixture into each pepper. Cover baking dish with foil."},{"number":4,"text":"Bake peppers until tender, about 35 minutes. Uncover, sprinkle with cheese, and continue to bake until cheese is bubbly, about 10 minutes more."},{"number":5,"text":"Top with parsley before serving."}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T00:00:27.870831+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T00:00:27.870831+00:00"}