Stuffed Bell Peppers with Rice and Beef

Ingredients

• 2 whole Bell peppers
• 0.5 lb Ground beef
• 1 cup Cooked rice
• 0.5 cup Onion
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 0.5 cup Diced tomatoes
• 0.5 cup Shredded mozzarella cheese(optional)
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 0.5 tsp Salt
• 0.25 tsp Black pepper
• 1 tbsp Olive oil

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove seeds and membranes.

2. 2

   Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté diced onion and minced garlic for 3-4 minutes until softened.

3. 3

   Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up, for 5-6 minutes until browned. Drain excess fat.

4. 4

   Stir in cooked rice, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Simmer 3-4 minutes to combine flavors.

5. 5

   Spoon the beef and rice mixture into the peppers, place them in a baking dish, and cover with foil.

6. 6

   Bake for 25 minutes, then uncover, top with mozzarella, and bake 5 more minutes until cheese is melted and peppers are tender.