Stuffed peppers recipe: Mum's delicious family favourite

Ingredients for Mom's stuffed peppers

• 450 g minced beef, browned

• 15 ml minced garlic

• 120 g fine bread crumbs

• 60 g grated Parmigiano-Reggiano

• 60 ml chopped fresh parsley

• 3 fresh basil leaves, finely chopped

• 240 ml fresh tomatoes, precooked (or canned tomatoes)

• 2 eggs

• 60 ml olive oil

• 8 medium peppers, stemmed, cored, deseeded

• 15 ml olive oil, for drizzling over peppers before baking

• 240 ml tomato sauce

How to make Mom's stuffed peppers

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (fan) or 220°C (conventional).

2. Combine the minced beef with all the other filling ingredients, then stuff the peppers generously until they are full, allowing them to bulge slightly.

3. Stand the peppers upright in a casserole dish and drizzle olive oil over them.

4. Bake for 15 minutes at 200°C (fan) or 220°C (conventional).

5. Reduce the temperature to 190°C (fan) or 200°C (conventional) and pour the tomato sauce around the peppers.

6. Continue baking until the peppers are browned, about 30 minutes.

7. Serve directly from the casserole dish at the table.

Disclaimer
While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, individual needs may vary and dietary requirements can differ based on personal health conditions. Always check food labels and allergen information before preparing or consuming any recipe. If you have specific health concerns, allergies, intolerances, or are following a medically prescribed diet, seek advice from your GP, pharmacist, or a registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.