Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Cook ¾ cup of uncooked brown rice according to package instructions.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare your 6 bell peppers by cutting off the tops and removing the seeds.
- In a skillet, heat 2 teaspoons of olive oil over medium heat and sauté ¾ cup of chopped yellow onion for 2-3 minutes.
- Add 1 pound of ground beef, crumbling it and cook until no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add 3 cloves of minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Stir in 15-ounce can of diced tomatoes, 8 ounces of tomato sauce, and 2 teaspoons of Italian seasoning. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Remove skillet from heat and fold in the cooked rice and half of 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese until well combined.
- Spoon the filling into the hollowed bell peppers and sprinkle remaining mozzarella cheese on top.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 5 minutes.
- Remove from the oven, let cool for a few minutes, and serve warm.
Nutrition
Notes
These stuffed peppers are freezer-friendly and perfect for meal prep!