Beef Bolognese Stuffed Bell Peppers

Ingredients and Weight:

• 8 large bell peppers (red, yellow, or orange)
• 1 pound ground beef (80/20)
• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped (1 cup)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

60-75 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2 out of 5

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Cut tops off bell peppers and remove seeds and ribs.
3. In a large skillet, brown ground beef, onion, and garlic. Drain any excess fat.
4. Add diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, Parmesan cheese, parsley, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Simmer for 15 minutes, or until sauce has thickened.
5. Fill bell peppers with the Bolognese mixture.
6. Place bell peppers in a baking dish.
7. Bake for 60-75 minutes, or until bell peppers are tender and Bolognese filling is bubbling.

Nutritional Information:

Per serving (1 bell pepper):

• Calories: 350
• Fat: 15g
• Protein: 25g
• Carbohydrates: 30g
• Fiber: 5g

Dish Characteristics:

• Colorful and visually appealing
• Savory and flavorful
• Hearty and filling
• Perfect for a main course or as an appetizer

User Comments:

• "These stuffed bell peppers were a hit at my last party. They were so flavorful and juicy."
• "I love that I can use easily available ingredients to make this dish."
• "The Bolognese filling is so rich and creamy. I couldn't stop eating it."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Choose bell peppers that are firm and have no blemishes.
• If you don't have ground beef, you can substitute ground turkey or chicken.
• You can add other vegetables to the Bolognese filling, such as chopped carrots or celery.
• Serve stuffed bell peppers with a side of crusty bread or mashed potatoes.