Stuffed peppers with meat and rice are a classic of home 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 be prepared in advance and enjoyed even the next day. Ideal for a family lunch or a dinner with friends, they are versatile and always appreciated. I cooked them in the air fryer, but you can easily cook them in the oven or on the stove.
Stuffed peppers are one of those dishes that smell like home and tradition. Prepare them in abundance, because reheated the next day they are even better! And if you have leftover stuffing, use it to fill zucchini or tomatoes: no waste, just taste!
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 30 Minutes
- Portions: 4 Pieces
- Cooking methods: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients
- 2 bell peppers
- 10.6 oz ground meat
- 1 egg
- 3.5 oz boiled rice
- to taste aromatic salt
- 2 tbsps grated cheese
- to taste olive oil
- 1 pinch pepper
- 1 pinch garlic powder
- 1 pinch dried basil
- to taste shredded pizza mozzarella
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 bell peppers and cut them in half.
Fill the pepper halves with the prepared filling.
Cook in the air fryer for 15 minutes. Add mozzarella on top of the peppers and cook for another 2 minutes with the grill function.
Good both hot and cold.
✨ Useful Variations 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 Variations 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
