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How To Make Delicious Beef and Rice Stuffed Peppers

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Ingredients
 

  • 4 large bell peppers any color
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 can 14.5 oz diced tomatoes, drained
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning or a mix of dried oregano basil, and thyme
  • 1 cup shredded cheese mozzarella or cheddar
  • 1 cup tomato sauce for topping
  • Fresh parsley chopped for garnish

Instructions

Preheat the Oven and Prepare the Peppers:

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes. Blanch the peppers in boiling water for 5 minutes to soften them slightly, then drain and set aside.

Cook the Beef Mixture:

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef, onion, and garlic until the beef is browned and the onion is translucent.
  • Drain any excess fat from the skillet.
  • Stir in the cooked rice, diced tomatoes, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning, cooking for a few more minutes until everything is heated through.

Stuff the Peppers:

  • Fill each blanched bell pepper with the beef and rice mixture, packing it tightly.
  • Place the stuffed peppers upright in a baking dish.

Bake:

  • Pour the tomato sauce over the stuffed peppers.
  • Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.

Add Cheese and Finish Baking:

  • Remove the foil, sprinkle the shredded cheese on top of each pepper, and bake uncovered for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Serve:

  • Let the stuffed peppers cool for a few minutes before serving.
  • Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.