Easy Stuffed Bell Peppers

Steps

1. 1.

   1.

   Prep The Peppers** Heat oven to 190°C (375°F). Cut tops off peppers and remove seeds and membranes. Stand them in a baking dish. If they wobble, trim a thin slice off the bottom without cutting through.

2. 2.

   Cook The Filling

   Heat oil in a skillet over medium. Soften onion 4 minutes. Add garlic 30 seconds. Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess fat. Stir in tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, paprika, oregano, salt, pepper, and chilli flakes if using. Simmer 3 minutes. Fold in cooked rice.

3. 3.

   Stuff The Peppers

   Spoon filling into each pepper, packing lightly. Pour water or broth into the bottom of the dish. Cover with foil.

4. 4.

   Bake Easy Stuffed Bell Peppers

   Bake covered 30 minutes until peppers are tender. Uncover, top with mozzarella, and bake 8–10 minutes more until cheese melts and browns a little.

5. 5.

   Rest And Serve

   Rest 5 minutes. Spoon any pan juices over the top. Serve with a green salad or crusty bread.