Stuffed Bell Peppers

Ingredients

• 6 bell peppers, tops removed and seeded
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 lb ground beef (or turkey)
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1 cup cooked rice
• 1 cup marinara sauce
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella
• 2 tbsp chopped parsley

Method

1. Heat oven to 375°F.
2. Sauté onion in olive oil 5 minutes; add garlic 30 seconds.
3. Brown meat; season with salt and Italian seasoning.
4. Stir in cooked rice and marinara; simmer 2 minutes.
5. Fill peppers; place in a baking dish with a splash of water; cover with foil.
6. Bake 30 minutes; uncover, top with mozzarella, and bake 10–15 minutes more. Finish with parsley.

Notes

For extra flavor, add 1 tsp smoked paprika to the filling.