Stuffed Bell Peppers

Ingredients

NameQuantityConfiguration
Bell peppers6Tops removed & seeded
Ground beef1 lb-
White rice1 cupCooked
Onion1Minced
Tomato sauce15 oz-
Garlic4 clovesMinced
Colby jack cheese1 cupShredded
Italian seasoning1 tsp-
SaltTo taste-
PepperTo taste-

Yield: ~6 peppers

Method

  1. Preheat oven to 350F.
  2. If peppers will not stand by themselves, remove part of the bottoms to flatten.
  3. Brown ground beef in pan, then add onions.
  4. When onions are softened, add garlic and cook 1 minute.
  5. Add tomatoes, rice, and italian seasoning. Combine well.
  6. Add 0.5 cups of cheese, combine well.
  7. Season mixture to taste with salt and pepper.
  8. Spoon mixture into peppers and top with remaining cheese.
  9. Place stuffed peppers in a foil lined tray.
  10. Cover and bake 20 mins, then uncover and bake an additional 15-20 mins or until cheese is browned.

Notes

  • If desired, top with additional cheese before second half of baking.