There are several versions of stuffed bell peppers out there and most usually include ground beef, rice, tomatoes, and cheese.
Close up side view of stuffed bell peppers in a casserole dish garnished with parsley.
I got a little creative with this recipe as I wanted it to be simple to make, but still have tons of flavor! Here’s what you’ll need:
Ingredients
For the Bell Peppers:
3 bell peppers ($3.97)
2 Tbsp cooking oil, divided ($0.08)
1 lb Italian sausage ($4.99)
1 yellow onion, diced ($0.38)
3 garlic cloves, minced ($0.24)
1 tsp Italian seasoning ($0.10)
1/2 tsp garlic powder ($0.05)
1 1/4 tsp salt, divided ($0.06)
1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper ($0.02)
1 cup marinara sauce ($0.71)
1/2 cup uncooked long grain white rice ($0.21)
3/4 cup chicken broth ($0.15)
1 cup shredded mozzarella ($1.25)
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