Easy Stuffed Bell Peppers

Everyone loves a stuffed pepper. These ones are super easy to make and perfect for when you've had a long day at work and don't want to slave over the hob for hours!

They take a total of 40 minutes and serve 7 with 262 calories per serving.

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp Extra-virgin Olive Oil
• 1 Medium Onion diced
• 2-3 Garlic Cloves minced
• 1 lb Lean Ground Beef
• 1½ Cup Cooked Brown Rice
• 1 14.5 oz Can Diced Tomatoes
• 1 Tbsp Tomato Paste
• 1 Tsp Dried Oregano
• 1 Tbsp Smoked Paprika
• Kosher salt and pepper, to taste
• 7 Large Bell Peppers top and core removed
• 1 Cup Shredded Cheddar Jack Cheese
• Freshly chopped parsley, for garnish

Instructions

• Preheat your oven to 375F and place the peppers cut side up into a baking dish or a rimmed tray.
• Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat. Sauté onion until softens, then stir in garlic and cook for about 1 minute more.
• Add ground beef and cook until no longer pink, breaking up meat with a wooden spoon, for 5-6 minutes. Stir in cooked brown rice, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, and smoked paprika.
• Cook until sauce is slightly reduced, about 4-5 minutes. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.
• Stuff each pepper with beef mixture and bake until peppers are mostly tender. About 10-12 minutes.
• Sprinkle with cheese and bake for 5-7 minutes more. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving. Enjoy!