Stuffed Bell Peppers with Rice, Meat & Cheese Classic Stuffed Bell Peppers with Savory Beef, Rice, and Melted Cheese Ingredients: 6 large bell peppers (any color), tops cut off and seeds removed 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 pound ground beef or ground turkey 1 cup cooked white or brown rice 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, drained 1 tablespoon tomato paste 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon paprika Salt and pepper to taste 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese, divided Fresh parsley for garnish Directions: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bring a large pot of water to a boil and blanch the bell peppers for 2–3 minutes. Drain and set aside. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for another minute. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks. Stir in cooked rice, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5 more minutes, letting flavors blend. Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup of the shredded cheese. Fill each bell pepper with the rice and meat mixture and place in a baking dish. Sprinkle the tops with the remaining 1/2 cup of cheese. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes until cheese is golden and bubbly. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot. Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 35 minutes | Total Time: 55 minutes Kcal: 385 kcal | Servings: 6 servings #stuffedpeppers #comfortfood #groundbeefrecipes #cheesyrecipes #bellpeppers #familydinner #ovenbaked #homemade #savorymeals #riceandmeat #glutenfreefriendly #easymeals #weeknightdinner #mealprep #bakedpeppers #classicrecipes #mozzarellalove #onepanmeal #vegetablemaincourse #heartyfood Nothing says comfort food like these classic Stuffed Bell Peppers with savory beef, rice, and melty cheese! Perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner!