Stuffed Bell Peppers

Ingredients

  • 6 large peppers (mix of yellow, orange and red)
  • 3 Tbsp olive oil, divided
  • ½ lb ground beef
  • ½ lb sweet Italian ground sausage
  • 2 red onions, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 Roma tomatoes, diced
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 cup cooked brown rice
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided

Directions

  • Step 1:

    Preheat oven to 350F.

  • Step 2:

    Cut the tops off the peppers. Remove and discard stems. Scoop out the seeds and as much of the membrane as you can. Set aside.

  • Step 3:

    In a large skillet heat 1 Tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Cook the ground beef and ground sausage until browned completely, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain the fat.

  • Step 4:

    Wipe out skillet and add the remaining 2 Tbsp olive oil. Over medium heat, cook the diced onion for 3-4 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute.

  • Step 5:

    Add the diced tomatoes and cook for an additional 3 minutes.

  • Step 6:

    In a large bowl, combine the cooked ground meats, the cooked vegetables, Italian seasoning, salt, cooked brown rice and 1 cup shredded mozzarella.

  • Step 7:

    Once thoroughly combined, spoon mixture into the 6 bell peppers.

  • Step 8:

    Top each of the bell peppers with a sprinkling of the remaining 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese.

  • Step 9:

    Pour a small amount of water in the bottom of a baking dish. Place stuffed peppers in baking dish, making sure they remain upright.

  • Step 10:

    Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.

  • Step 11:

    Uncover and bake an additional 15 to 20 minutes, until the cheese is melted and lightly browned.