Stuffed bell peppers are packed with seasoned ground beef, rice, and topped with a melted, cheesy layer. Delicious!
Stuffed Bell Peppers with Ground Beef, Rice & Cheesy Topping
Ingredients
Method
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Add the ground beef, onions and garlic to a pan heated with a little olive oil and cook until lightly browned.
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Add paprika, cumin, onion powder, oregano, parsley and basil and stir to coat.
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Add in the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, zucchini, worcestershire sauce and rice. Stir to combine.
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Add in the stock, bring to boil, cover and simmer for 10 minutes
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Turn off heat, but leave with the lid on for an additional 12 minutes.
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The steam trapped underneath will continue to cook the rice to perfection.
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While this is cooking, slice all the peppers in half. Scoop out all the seeds and flesh parts and discard.
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While this is cooking, slice all the peppers in half. Scoop out all the seeds and flesh parts and discard.
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Once beef and rice mixture is cooked. Season with salt/pepper and fill the peppers.
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Spoon the passata onto the top (this helps keep them moist).
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Top with the grated cheese and cover with foil.
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Preheat oven to 200C/400F and bake for 45 minutes, remove foil and bake for a further 15 minutes or until cheese is all melted and golden.
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Sprinkle with fresh parsley.
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Enjoy!
