Stuffed Bell Peppers

 

Stuffed Bell Peppers

Ingredients:

4 large bell peppers (any color)

1 lb ground beef or ground turkey

1 cup cooked rice

1 small onion, finely chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes, drained

1 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese (divided)

1 tsp Italian seasoning

1/2 tsp paprika

Salt & pepper to taste

1 tbsp olive oil

Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Directions:

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

Prepare peppers: Slice tops off bell peppers, remove seeds, and rinse. Lightly drizzle with olive oil and set aside.

Cook filling: In a skillet, sauté onion and garlic in olive oil until soft. Add ground beef, season with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and paprika. Cook until browned.

Mix stuffing: Stir in cooked rice, diced tomatoes, and half the cheese. Mix well.

Stuff peppers: Fill each bell pepper with the mixture and place in a baking dish.

Bake covered with foil for 25 minutes. Remove foil, sprinkle with remaining cheese, and bake another 10 minutes until bubbly.

Garnish & serve: Top with fresh parsley and enjoy warm!