Bell peppers packed with beef, rice, herbs, and cheese, baked until deliciously tender and satisfying.
# What You'll Need:
→ Main Components
01 - 4 large bell peppers, tops trimmed, seeds and membranes removed
02 - 1 pound ground beef
03 - 1 cup cooked long-grain white rice
04 - 1 small yellow onion, diced
05 - 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
06 - 1 cup tomato sauce
07 - 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
08 - Salt, to taste
09 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
10 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F (190°F).
02 - In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef with diced onion and minced garlic, stirring, until the meat is browned and the onion is soft.
03 - Transfer the cooked beef mixture to a bowl. Add cooked rice, tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix until thoroughly combined.
04 - Arrange the prepared bell peppers upright in a baking dish. Fill each pepper evenly with the beef and rice mixture.
05 - Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top of the filled peppers.
06 - Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 35 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, until peppers are tender and cheese is golden.
