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Stuffed bell peppers family dinner

Stuffed Bell Peppers Family Dinner

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 large bell peppers any color
  • 1 lb ground beef or turkey
  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 1 can 15 oz diced tomatoes, drained
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 cup tomato sauce
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F; cut tops off peppers, remove seeds and membranes, and place in a baking dish.
  2. Brown beef in a large skillet over medium; add onion and garlic and cook about 5 minutes until onion is soft.
  3. Drain excess fat; stir in rice, tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  4. Off heat, stir in half the cheese.
  5. Gently pack filling into peppers; pour tomato sauce over tops.
  6. Cover with foil; bake 35 minutes.
  7. Uncover; top peppers with remaining cheese and bake another 10 minutes until melted and bubbly.
  8. Cool 5 minutes before serving.