Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 4 large bell peppers (any color)
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove seeds and membranes.
- In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Drain excess fat. Add onion and garlic, cooking until softened.
- Stir in cooked rice, half the tomato sauce, oregano, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Stuff each bell pepper with the beef mixture and place in a baking dish. Pour remaining tomato sauce over peppers.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil, sprinkle with cheese, and bake uncovered for 5 more minutes.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.