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Ground Beef and Cheese Stuffed Peppers

Elina James
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 300 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • For the Stuffed Peppers:
  • 6 large bell peppers (any color, tops cut off and seeds removed)
  • 1 lb (450g) ground beef (lean preferred)
  • 1 cup cooked rice (white or brown)
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or mozzarella)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish.
  • Prepare peppers: Slice off tops, remove seeds and membranes. Brush with olive oil and place in the baking dish.
  • Cook beef mixture: In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned. Add onions and garlic, cook until softened. Stir in tomato sauce, tomato paste, rice, and seasonings. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Stuff peppers: Spoon the beef mixture evenly into each pepper. Top each with shredded cheese.
  • Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
  • Serve: Garnish with parsley and serve warm.