Stuffed Peppers Italiano
- SERVES
- 6
- COOK TIME
- 45 Min
Our shortcut version to flavorful stuffed peppers is sure to be one of your favorite go-to main dish comfort recipes. Stuffed Peppers Italiano is perfect for anyone with diabetes, 'cause it has simple ingredients yet it maintains full flavor.
What You'll Need
- 3 large green bell peppers
- 4 cup water
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 2 cup light marinara sauce
What to Do
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Cut peppers lengthwise into 2 halves. Remove stems, seeds and white membrane.
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In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Drop peppers into boiling water and boil 5 to 6 minutes, or until tender-crisp. Plunge into cold water and drain upside down on paper towels.
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Coat a medium skillet with cooking spray. Cook onion over medium heat until tender. Remove from skillet and set aside. Add ground beef to skillet, cooking until browned, stirring occasionally. Drain meat in strainer and wipe skillet with paper towels to remove any excess fat.
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9- x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
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In same skillet, combine ground beef, onion, and 1 cup Marinara Sauce. Place pepper shells in prepared baking dish and mound beef mixture into peppers. Cover and bake 20 minutes. While peppers bake, heat remaining sauce in small saucepan. Spoon over baked peppers and serve.