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Category: Main Dishes

Recipe added by: Dave on October 25, 2024

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These stuffed bell peppers are filled with a mixture of ground beef, tomato sauce and rice, then topped with cheese and baked to perfection. A classic dish that's comfort food at its finest!

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1 6 bell peppers any color, or a combination of colors

2 2 teaspoons olive oil

3 1-1/2 pounds ground beef I use 90 % lean

4 1/2 cup onion finely chopped

5 2 teaspoons garlic minced

6 1-1/2 cups cooked white rice do not use raw rice

7 salt and pepper to taste

8 1 15-ounce can of tomato sauce

9 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning

10 1-1/2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded, divided use

11 2 tablespoons parsley chopped

12 cooking spray

Instructions:

1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a large baking dish with cooking spray.

2 Slice the tops off the peppers and remove the ribs and seeds inside.

3 Place the peppers cut side down in the baking dish. Add 1-1/2 cups of water to the dish.

4 Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes.

5 While the peppers are cooking, prepare the filling. Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.

6 Add the ground beef and season with salt and pepper.

7 Cook for 5 -6 minutes, breaking up the meat with a spatula, until meat is cooked through.

8 Add the onion to the pan and cook for 3 -4 minutes or until softened.

9 Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.

10 Add the rice, tomato sauce and Italian seasoning. Stir to combine. Stir in 1/2 cup cheese and salt and pepper to taste.

11 Remove the peppers from the oven and drain off the water. Turn the peppers over and fill each one with the beef mixture.

12 Top each pepper with the remaining cheese. Cover and bake for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake for another 10 minutes or until cheese is melted and browned and peppers are tender.

13 Sprinkle with parsley, then serve.

Contributors Notes:

https://www.dinneratthezoo.com/stuffed-bell-peppers/

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Stuffed Bell Peppers

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Recipe added by: Dave on October 25, 2024

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Stuffed Bell Peppers

Category: Main Dishes

Recipe added by: Dave on October 25, 2024

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Prep Time:

20 min

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1 hour

Total Time:

1 hr 20 min

Yield:

6 servings

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