Stuffed pepper with ground beef

Close up of stuffed peppers with minced meat, rice, onion. Top view, flat lay

Procedure

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Use a sharp knife to slice the tops off the peppers, removing any stems, seeds, or membranes from inside each pepper. Dice any extra bell pepper flesh from the tops of the peppers to add to the filling later.

Arrange the peppers in a casserole dish with the cut side up. Add about 1/2 inch of water to the dish, then cover with aluminum foil and bake the peppers for 20 minutes to partially bake them.

While the peppers bake in the oven, cook you Premium Fitch Ranch Ground Beef, onion, garlic, and reserved diced bell peppers in a large skillet, stirring and breaking up frequently, until the meat is browned. Add zucchini and cook for another 1-2 minutes.

Remove the meat from the heat and stir in the rice, tomatoes, and salt. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Remove the partially baked peppers from the oven and discard the water. Fill with the rice and beef filling, then top with cheese. Return to the oven and cook, uncovered, until cheese is melted and the stuffed peppers are heated all the way through, about 5 minutes

Ingredients

6 whole bell peppers, any color
1 pound Fitch Ranch Premium
Ground Beef
1 yellow onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 zucchini, diced
2 cups cooked white or brown rice
1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes,
drained
2 teaspoons dried parsley
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
8 ounces monterey jack or cheddar
cheese

Servings

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Time to Cook

30 Minutes

Time to Prepare

20 Minutes

Tools Needed

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