Beef Rice Stuffed Peppers (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 1 cup cooked rice (brown or white)
02 - 1 small onion, chopped finely
03 - 6 large bell peppers, any variety
04 - 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, drained
05 - 1 pound ground turkey or beef
06 - 1 cup tomato sauce, split into two portions
07 - 3 minced garlic cloves

→ Seasonings

08 - 1/2 teaspoon of salt
09 - 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce
10 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
11 - 1 teaspoon Italian herbs

→ Toppings

12 - Chop 2 tablespoons of fresh parsley for garnish
13 - 1 cup of cheddar or mozzarella cheese, shredded

# Instructions:

01 - Turn your oven on to 375°F (190°C) and let it heat up.
02 - Slice the tops off the bell peppers and hollow out the seeds and the white bits inside. For softer peppers, quickly boil them for 3 minutes, then cool them in ice water. Let them drain and put them upright in a 9×13-inch dish.
03 - Brown the ground meat in a skillet on medium heat. Once it's done, pour out any grease. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking until soft (about 3 minutes). Mix in the rice, diced tomatoes, half the tomato sauce, Worcestershire, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook for a couple more minutes, then take it off the heat.
04 - Spoon the meat and rice filling into each pepper, pressing it down gently. Pour the remaining tomato sauce over the top of each one.
05 - Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake it for 30 minutes. After that, take off the foil, sprinkle cheese over the peppers, and keep baking for another 10-15 minutes until the cheese is melted and golden.
06 - Sprinkle some parsley on top for a fresh touch, then dig in while it's hot.

# Notes:

01 - Stuff the peppers ahead of time and refrigerate them for up to 24 hours. If baking straight from the fridge, add about 5-10 more minutes to the cooking time.
02 - Want more veggies? Toss in some diced zucchini, corn, or mushrooms with the filling.
03 - Switch up the flavor by trying Parmesan, pepper jack, or Monterey Jack cheese instead of the usual ones.
04 - Save leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days in a sealed container. Warm them up in the oven or microwave.

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