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!