Farm-Fresh Stuffed Peppers
August 21, 2025 • 0 comments
Stuffed peppers are a classic way to bring together your CSA meat and produce into one beautiful, nourishing dish. They’re simple to make, easy to customize, and look gorgeous coming out of the oven.
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- Servings: 4
Ingredients
- (4) Large Bell Peppers
- (1 lb) Ground Beef
- (1 medium) Onion, diced
- (2 cloves) Garlic, minced
- (1-2 cups) Seasonal Vegetables (zucchini, corn, tomatoes, greens, etc) chopped
- (1 cup) Cooked Rice
- (1 cup) Shredded Cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, etc)
- (2 tbsp) Olive Oil
- (to taste) Salt & Pepper
- (to taste) Fresh Herbs (parsley, basil, cilantro)
Directions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Slice the tops off the peppers and remove the seeds. Lightly brush with olive oil and place in a baking dish.
- In a skillet, heat the remaining oil and cook the onion until softened. Add garlic, then stir in the ground meat. Cook until browned.
- Mix in the chopped veggies, cooking until just tender. Stir in the cooked rice, half of the cheese, salt, and pepper.
- Spoon the mixture evenly into the peppers. Top with the remaining cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Uncover and bake an additional 10 minutes, until the peppers are tender and the cheese is golden.
- Sprinkle with fresh herbs before serving.
Tip: This recipe is endlessly flexible—swap in whatever grains or veggies you’ve got on hand.
