Ingredients:

  • 4 medium bell peppers (any color)
  • 1 cup cooked rice (250g)
  • 1/2 pound ground beef or turkey (225g)
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs (5g)
  • 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes, drained (425g)
  • 1 cup shredded cheese (such as mozzarella or cheddar) (110g)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (50g) (optional)
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Wash and slice the tops off the bell peppers. Remove seeds and membranes, setting the pepper bodies upright in a baking dish.
  3. In a skillet, sauté the chopped onion and garlic until translucent. Add the ground meat, cooking until browned. Mix in the cooked rice, diced tomatoes, Italian herbs, salt, and pepper.
  4. Spoon the filling mixture into each pepper, packing it gently.
  5. Sprinkle shredded cheese on top of the filled peppers.
  6. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.
  7. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and the peppers are tender.
  8. Remove from the oven, garnish with parsley, and enjoy!