Stuffed Peppers For One

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 05:02:28 GMT

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Trim the pepper: Cut ¼-inch from the stem end of the bell pepper to remove the top of the pepper. Remove the seeds and membrane; rinse the inside of the pepper and slice in half, lengthwise.

Step 3

Blanch the pepper: Fill a 2-quart pot halfway with water and bring to a boil. Immerse both halves of the pepper into the boiling water for 3 minutes. Carefully remove the peppers from the hot water and place them on a clean kitchen towel. Sprinkle the insides with ⅛ of a teaspoon of salt and invert on the towel to drain.

Step 4

Make the stuffing: Heat oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions and cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the garlic and cook stirring occasionally for 30 seconds more.

Step 5

Add the ground beef, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to the pan and cook until browned, about 3 minutes.

Step 6

Stir in chopped tomatoes and spinach and cook, stirring frequently for 2 minutes.

Step 7

Remove the pan from the heat and stir in all but 1 tablespoon of the cheese.

Step 8

Fill the pepper cavities with the meat mixture. Place the peppers in a lightly greased baking dish. Top with remaining cheese, cover with aluminum foil and bake for 15 minutes.

Step 9

Remove from oven. If the cheese has not fully melted after baking, remove the foil and place the peppers back in the oven for an additional 5 minutes until the cheese has melted.

Step 10

Enjoy warm.

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