Ingredients:
- 4 large bell peppers (any color) 🌶️
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey 🍖
- 1/2 cup cooked rice 🍚
- 1 small onion, diced 🧅
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, drained 🍅
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese 🧀
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning 🌿
- Salt and pepper to taste 🧂
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional) 🌿
Instructions:
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a baking dish.
- Prepare the Peppers: Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove seeds and membranes. Place them in the baking dish.
- Cook the Filling: In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground meat with diced onion until fully cooked. Drain any excess fat.
- Mix the Stuffing: In a large bowl, combine the cooked meat, rice, drained tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Stuff the Peppers: Spoon the filling into each bell pepper, packing it in well. Top with shredded cheese.
- Bake: Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, until the peppers are tender and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and serve warm.
These Stuffed Bell Peppers are a delicious, wholesome meal filled with savory flavors and topped with melted cheese – perfect for any night of the week! 🌶️🍅🧀