- 6 bell pepper
- 1½ pounds lean ground beef
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1½ cups cooked white rice
- ½ finely chopped yellow onion
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 15 ounces canned crushed tomatoes
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Nonstick cooking spray, as needed
HOW TO MAKE Stuffed Bell Peppers :
Step 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.Step 2. Remove the tops from the peppers and discard the seeds and white membrane you find inside.
Step 3. Arrange the peppers open side facing down in a cooking spray-coated baking dish, and add 1½ cups of water in there.
Step 4. Cover with foil and bake for about 25 minutes.
Step 5.Meanwhile, you can prepare the bell pepper filling mixture.Step 6. Heat the oil in a pan and then add the ground beef along with some salt and black pepper.
Step 7. Cook for about 5 minutes or until no pink remains in the beef.
Step 8. Now add the onion and cook for another 4 minutes, stirring often.
Step 9. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
Step 10. Next add the rice, Italian seasoning and tomato sauce, and stir well.
Step 11. Mix in ½ cup of cheese and add salt and black pepper too.
Step 12. Take the baked bell peppers out of the oven and drain off the water.
Step 13. Flip them over and stuff with the beef mixture.
Step 14. Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top, then cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
Step 15. Discard the foil and bake for a further 10 minutes or until the peppers are tender and the cheese has melted.
Step 16. Sprinkle parsley on top and then serve.
