Savory Stuffed Bell Peppers

• Servings: 4
• Difficulty: medium
• Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
• Tools: knife, cutting board, oven, baking dish

Ingredients

• 4 pieces bell peppers
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 medium onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1.5 cups tomato sauce
• 1.5 cups cooked rice
• 1 cup cheese
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes.
3. In a skillet, cook the ground beef, onion, and garlic until the meat is no longer pink; drain.
4. Stir in the tomato sauce, cooked rice, 1/2 cup of cheese, salt, and pepper.
5. Stuff the bell peppers with the meat mixture and place them in a baking dish.
6. Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
7. Uncover, sprinkle the remaining cheese on top, and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
8. Serve hot and enjoy!