"This Cooks Illustrated recipe is delicious. You can also make it with ground chicken, basil and smoked mozzarella instead of the classic beef version...."
INGREDIENTS
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4 medium yellow bell peppers (about 6 oz. each) or 4 medium orange bell peppers, 1/2 inch trimmed off tops, cores and seeds discarded (about 6 oz. each)
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1/2 cup long grain white rice
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1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 medium onion, chopped fine (about 1/2 cup)
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12 ounces ground beef, preferably ground chuck
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained, 1/4 cup juice reserved
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1 1/4 cups monterey jack cheese (about 5 oz)
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
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black pepper
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1/4 cup ketchup