Simple recipe for stuffed peppers in the oven

Ingredients

Recipe for 4 people.

🍽️ 5 beautiful bell peppers (of different colors) 🥩 1 kg of ground meat
🧅 2 chopped onions 🧄 4 minced garlic cloves
🍞 100 g of sandwich bread 🥛 warm milk (for soaking the bread)
🌿 Fresh parsley (finely chopped) 🧂 Salt and pepper (to taste)
🧀 Grated Parmesan (for topping) 🍅 Canned tomatoes (optional, for the mixture)

Utensils

🍽️ Baking dish 🔪 Knife
🥣 Mixing bowl 🌡️ Kitchen thermometer
🧄 Garlic press 🍴 Wooden spoon
🥄 Measuring spoon 💧 Pitcher for milk

Step-by-step preparation

Preparation time: 15 minutes

Cooking time: 45 minutes

Rest time: 0 minutes

Total time: 60 minutes

STEP 1: Start by finely chopping the onions, garlic, and parsley to prepare the filling base.

STEP 2: Soak some pieces of sandwich bread in warm milk to soften them for the filling.

STEP 3: In a large bowl, mix the softened bread, ground meat, and vegetables to obtain a uniform filling.

STEP 4: Wash the bell peppers and cut them in half lengthwise to prepare them for stuffing.

STEP 5: Fill each half of the bell pepper with the previously prepared filling mixture, packing it lightly.

STEP 6: Place the stuffed peppers in a baking dish and drizzle olive oil on top.

STEP 7: Bake the stuffed peppers in a preheated oven at 180°C and let them cook for about 45 minutes.

STEP 8: Once cooking is done, let the stuffed peppers rest for a few minutes before serving.

The stuffed bell peppers are a delicious and accessible choice for any occasion. Whether for a family meal, a light lunch, or an impromptu dinner, this simple recipe brings together ingredients that are often at hand. The combination of ground meat, onions, and spices wrapped in the sweetness of the peppers offers a rewarding tasting experience.

The peppers cook to perfection in the oven, ensuring a tenderness that complements the filling. By following the steps, even novices can succeed in this easy preparation. Adding fresh herbs or other vegetables brings a personal touch to this recipe.

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