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Meat Stuffed Bell Peppers with Mozzarella

Meat Stuffed Bell Peppers with Mozzarella
I love preparing this Italian classic for a cozy dinner with friends. The dish is a masterclass in textures and flavors, with tender bell peppers filled to the brim with a rich meat mixture that's both savory and slightly sweet. A generous helping of creamy mozzarella cheese adds a velvety smoothness, while a drizzle of full-bodied red wine sauce brings everything together. It's a hearty, satisfying meal that never fails to impress.
Ingredients
  • 500g/1.1lb ground meat (beef and pork mix)
  • 4 red bell peppers
  • 1 large yellow onion
  • 1 large carrot
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 can (14.5 oz/410g) crushed tomatoes
  • 1.5 cups/375ml red wine
  • 4 tbsp/60ml olive oil
  • 3 tbsp tomato puree
  • 2 tbsp/30g grated Parmesan cheese
  • 25g/0.88oz grated mozzarella cheese
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. Heat 2 tbsp of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat then add the chopped onion and cook until softened for about 5 minutes.

3. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

4. Add the ground meat breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks until it is no longer pink for about 5-7 minutes.

5. Add the crushed tomatoes tomato puree salt black pepper and chopped parsley stir to combine then bring the mixture to a simmer and let cook for 10 minutes stirring occasionally.

6. Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes then place them in a baking dish.

7. Stuff each bell pepper with the meat mixture filling to the top.

8. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.

9. Remove the foil and top each pepper with grated mozzarella cheese then return to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

10. Serve the stuffed peppers with the red wine sauce spooned over the top.

Tools
  • oven
  • skillet
  • spoon
  • baking dish
  • aluminum foil
  • cheese grater

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