Stuffed Peppers
Total Time
55 minutes
Prep Time
15 minutes
Rating
5 out of 5 stars
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Ingredients
4 servings
- 4 bell peppers, (any color, halved lengthwise, seeds and membranes removed)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, (divided)
- Kosher salt and black pepper, (to taste)
- 1 medium onion, (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic, (minced)
- 1 pound lean ground beef, (can use ground turkey or sausage)
- 15 oz can diced fire roasted tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Dash of crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 cup cooked rice, (can use quinoa)
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey jack, (cheddar cheese, or mozzarella, divided)
- 3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or basil, (for garnish)
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Preparation
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F and grease a 9x13-inch pan with cooking spray.
Step 2
Place the peppers, cut side up, in the prepared pan. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast for 10 to 12 minutes, or until tender. Remove from the oven and pour out any liquid that pools inside the peppers. Set the peppers back in the pan and set aside while you prepare the filling. Reduce the oven temperature to 375 degrees F.
Step 3
In a large skillet, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
Step 4
Add the ground beef (or turkey), breaking up the meat into small pieces using a wooden spoon. Cook until meat is no longer pink, about 4 to 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Drain off any excess liquid.
Step 5
Add the diced tomatoes and their juices, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, paprika, and crushed red pepper flakes. Season with salt and pepper and let simmer for 1 minute.
Step 6
Remove the pan from the heat. Stir in the cooked rice and 3/4 cup of the shredded cheese.
Step 7
Mound the filling inside of the peppers, then top with the remaining shredded cheese and Parmesan cheese.
Step 8
Bake uncovered for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and the cheese is melted and browned. Remove from the oven and garnish with herbs. Serve warm.
Step 9
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