Easy Stuffed Peppers

Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoons Extra-virgin Olive Oil *

  • 1 Medium Onion diced

  • 2-3 Garlic Cloves minced

  • 1 pound Lean Ground Beef

  • 1 1/2 Cup Cooked Brown Rice

  • 1 14.5 ounces Can Diced Tomatoes

  • 1 Tablespoon Tomato Paste

  • 1 Teaspoon Dried Oregano *

  • 1 Tablespoon Smoked Paprika

  • Kosher salt and pepper, to taste *

  • Large Bell Peppers top and core removed

  • 1 Cup Shredded Cheddar Jack Cheese

  • Freshly chopped parsley, for garnish

    * Ingredients not provided in Kit

Directions

  • Cook rice according to package.

  • Preheat oven to 375F and place the peppers cut side up into a baking dish or a rimmed tray.

  • Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat. Sauté onion until softens, then stir in garlic and cook for about 1 minute more.

  • Add ground beef and cook until no longer pink, breaking up meat with a wooden spoon, for 5-6 minutes. Stir in cooked brown rice, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, and smoked paprika.

  • Cook until sauce is slightly reduced, about 4-5 minutes. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.

  • Stuff each pepper with beef mixture and bake until peppers are mostly tender. About 10-12 minutes.

  • Sprinkle with cheese and bake for 5-7 minutes more. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving. Enjoy!

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