Chef John's Classic Stuffed Bell Peppers

1. 1

   Gather all the ingredients.

2. 2

   Bring the rice and water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes. Set the cooked rice aside.

3. 3

   Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

4. 4

   To make the sauce: Cook the onion in the olive oil over medium heat until the onion starts to soften, about 5 minutes. Transfer half of the cooked onion to a large bowl and set it aside.

5. 5

   Stir the marinara sauce, beef broth, balsamic vinegar, and red pepper flakes into the skillet with the cooked onion; cook and stir for 1 minute.

6. 6

   Pour the sauce mixture into a 9x13-inch baking dish and set it aside.

7. 7

   Combine the ground beef, Italian sausage, diced tomatoes, Italian parsley, garlic, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper in the bowl with the reserved onions; mix well. Stir in the cooked rice and Parmigiano Reggiano. Stuff the bell peppers with the beef and sausage mixture.

8. 8

   Place the stuffed bell pepper halves in the baking dish over the tomato sauce; sprinkle with the remaining Parmigiano-Reggiano, cover the baking dish with aluminum foil, and bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.

9. 9

   Remove the aluminum foil and continue baking until the meat is no longer pink, the bell peppers are tender, and the cheese is browned on top, an additional 20 to 25 minutes. Serve hot and enjoy!

• Calories 691.09 kcal High
• Protein 30.39 g Good Source
• Carbs 88.35 g Moderate
• Total Fat 23.1 g High
• Saturated Fat 9.28 g High
• Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
• Cholesterol 66.44 mg High
• Sodium 879.44 mg High
• Fiber 3.22 g Moderate
• Sugar 17.93 g High
• Added Sugar 2.61 g Moderate
• Calcium 580.39 mg Good Source
• Iron 4.42 mg Good Source
• Potassium 252.67 mg Low Source
• Vitamin A 180.09 mcg_rae Good Source
• Vitamin C 31.1 mg Good Source
• Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source

Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.

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