Stuffed peppers with meat and rice are a classic of homemade cooking, perfect to serve as a main dish or a complete second course. A colorful shell that holds a soft, juicy, and fragrant filling, to prepare in advance and enjoy even the next day. Ideal for both a family lunch and a dinner with friends, they are versatile and always appreciated. I cooked them in an air fryer, but you can easily bake them in the oven or cook them in a pan.
Stuffed peppers are one of those dishes that smell of home and tradition. Make them in abundance, because reheated the next day they are even tastier! And if you have leftover filling, use it to stuff zucchini or tomatoes: no waste, just flavor!
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 30 Minutes
- Portions: 4 Pieces
- Cooking methods: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients
- 2 peppers
- 10.5 oz ground meat
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup boiled rice
- to taste aromatic salt
- 2 tbsp grated cheese
- to taste olive oil
- 1 pinch pepper
- 1 pinch garlic powder
- 1 pinch dried basil
- to taste shredded mozzarella for pizza
Tools
- Bowl
- Spoon
- Air fryer
Steps
In a bowl, pour the ground meat, boiled rice, and all other ingredients. Let it rest for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, wash the peppers and cut them in half.
Fill the pepper halves with the prepared filling.
Cook in an air fryer for 15 minutes. Add mozzarella to the surface of the peppers and cook for an additional 2 minutes using the grill function.
Good both hot and cold.
✨ Useful variants to propose
• Vegetarian: replace the meat with legumes or cheese
• With couscous or barley: for a more modern touch
• With tomato sauce: add it on top before cooking for a creamier result
✨ Useful variants to propose
• Vegetarian: replace the meat with legumes or cheese
• With couscous or barley: for a more modern touch
• With tomato sauce: add it on top before cooking for a creamier result
