Stuffed Peppers Italian Style
As you all are well aware, I grew up in a Romanian house hold – which means that we ate more than our fair share of stuffed peppers. It might even be the flavor soundtrack of my childhood! Perfectly tender pepper, fluffy and flavorful rice, perfectly seasoned juicy beef, and lots of rich tomato sauce for it all to swim in. Does anyone else feel this same connection to their childhood foods? I find myself going back to this simple dish and trying out different spins and takes on it regularly. Which brings me to these Italian stuffed peppers. So what’s the big difference? Well I chocked these peppers full of Italian seasoning, fresh garlic, and hearty tomato sauce. Nix the sour cream, hold off on the ground pork, save the fresh dill for later – believe me you won’t miss them! Not tonight at least, once you’ve sunk your teeth into these meaty morsels. You can also top these with some Parmesan cheese or fresh mozzarella if you like for a cheesy stuffed pepper.
Ingredient Notes
How To Make Italian Stuffed Peppers
Some Tips For Making The Best Stuffed Peppers
How To Serve Italian Stuffed Peppers
If you want some carbs to bulk up this meal and soak up all that rich and delicious sauce, I have a few suggestions.
Try these peppers with an extra dollop of sour cream and some good crusty bread. Some soft dinner rolls. Spooned over Mashed Potatoes. Served over fluffy white rice to soak up all that delicious sauce. Creamy Polenta
Storing Leftovers
Fridge
These Italian stuffed peppers will keep for 3 – 5 days if stored in an airtight container in the fridge.
Freezer
Be sure the meat is cooked all the way through and that the peppers are entirely cool before placing in the freezer. Put the peppers in a freezer safe container or wrap them individually with plastic wrap before placing in a freezer bag. This will keep for 6 – 8 months. Allow the dish to thaw completely in the fridge before allowing to warm back up to temperature in the oven.
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