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Classic Stuffed Bell Peppers with Ground Beef

Cozy Stuffed Bell Peppers with Ground Beef, Rice, and Cheese

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 6 Bell peppers any color, tops removed and seeded
  • 1 lb Ground beef 90% lean
  • 1 cup White rice cooked
  • 1 Yellow onion diced
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 can Diced tomatoes 14.5 oz, undrained
  • 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese shredded
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 0.25 cup Fresh parsley chopped, divided

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Cut the tops off the bell peppers, remove the seeds, and arrange them upright in the baking dish.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then add the ground beef and diced onion, cooking until browned.
  • Stir in the minced garlic, diced tomatoes with their juices, cooked rice, and Italian seasoning, simmering for 5 minutes.
  • Mix in half of the fresh parsley and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Spoon the beef and rice mixture evenly into each bell pepper, packing them full.
  • Pour half a cup of water into the bottom of the baking dish, cover tightly with aluminum foil, and bake for 30 minutes.
  • Remove the foil, sprinkle with shredded cheese, and bake uncovered for another 15 minutes until the peppers are tender.
  • Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve warm.