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two stuffed bell pepper halves with melted cheese in a wide horizontal shot, arranged in a shallow baking dish with a few basil leaves, set on a wooden table with a linen napkin, warm natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Stuffed Bell Peppers

Sweet Bell Peppers filled with seasoned rice and beef, topped with cheese and steamed to perfection in the microwave.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 bell peppers halved and seeded
  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 1/2 cup cooked ground beef
  • 1/3 cup marinara sauce
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
  • 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning

Method
 

  1. Stir the cooked rice, ground beef, marinara, and Italian seasoning together in a bowl.
  2. Spoon the filling into the halved, seeded bell peppers.
  3. Set the peppers in a microwave-safe dish and add a splash of water to the bottom.
  4. Cover loosely and microwave on high for 7 to 8 minutes until the peppers soften.
  5. Top with mozzarella and microwave 1 more minute until the cheese melts.

Notes

Covering the dish traps steam so the peppers cook through evenly.