Savory Beef Stuffed Bell Peppers
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Cuisine: Italian
Categories: Comfort Food
These savory beef stuffed bell peppers are a delightful combination of tender beef, fluffy rice, and gooey cheese, all packed into sweet bell peppers and baked to perfection. A comforting and satisfying meal for any occasion!

Difficulty: MEDIUM
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Serving Size: Serves 4
Ingredients:
- 4 large bell peppers
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes.
- In a skillet, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked beef, rice, diced tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, parsley, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff the bell peppers with the beef mixture and place them in a baking dish.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove the foil, sprinkle extra cheese on top, and bake for an additional 5 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.