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Hearty Ground Beef Stuffed Bell Peppers

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 4 large Bell peppers (red and yellow) Tops removed, cored, and seeds discarded
  • 1 lb Lean ground beef 85/15 or 90/10 fat ratio preferred
  • 1/2 cup Yellow onion Finely diced
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 15 oz Tomato sauce Divided use
  • 1 cup Shredded cheese Cheddar or mozzarella
  • 2 tbsp Fresh parsley Finely chopped, for garnish
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 tsp Salt To taste
  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper To taste

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9x9 inch baking dish.
  • Arrange the cored bell peppers upright in the prepared baking dish.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for 3 minutes until soft.
  • Add the ground beef and minced garlic. Cook, breaking up the meat, until browned and cooked through. Drain any excess fat.
  • Stir in half of the tomato sauce, salt, and black pepper. Let the mixture simmer for 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Spoon the ground beef mixture evenly into the hollowed-out bell peppers.
  • Pour the remaining tomato sauce over the tops of the stuffed peppers.
  • Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 35 minutes.
  • Remove the foil, sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly over each pepper, and return to the oven uncovered for 5 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.