Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes.
In a skillet, cook the ground beef, onion, and garlic until the beef is browned and the vegetables are soft. Drain any excess fat.
Stir in the rice, diced tomatoes, 1/2 cup of cheese, salt, and pepper.
Stuff the bell peppers with the mixture and place them in a baking dish.
Drizzle olive oil over the peppers and cover with foil.
Bake for 45 minutes, then uncover, sprinkle with the remaining cheese, and bake for an additional 15 minutes until the peppers are tender and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Savory Stuffed Peppers
Servings: 4
Difficulty: medium
Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Tools: baking dish, knife, cutting board, oven
Ingredients
4 pieces bell peppers
1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion
3 cloves garlic
1.5 cups rice
1 can diced tomatoes
1 cup cheese
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes.
In a skillet, cook the ground beef, onion, and garlic until the beef is browned and the vegetables are soft. Drain any excess fat.
Stir in the rice, diced tomatoes, 1/2 cup of cheese, salt, and pepper.
Stuff the bell peppers with the mixture and place them in a baking dish.
Drizzle olive oil over the peppers and cover with foil.
Bake for 45 minutes, then uncover, sprinkle with the remaining cheese, and bake for an additional 15 minutes until the peppers are tender and the cheese is melted and bubbly.