stuffed peppers ala pizzaiola

How To Make stuffed peppers ala pizzaiola

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  Step 1
  Cut the tops off of peppers. Clean seeds out and trim light colored membranes out. Set aside.
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  Step 2
  In a large skillet, cook ground beef until cooked through. Remove the beef to a bowl and cover. Set aside.
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  Step 3
  Add 2-3 Tbsp olive oil to the pan. Add in the onion, peppers, and mushrooms. Cook until browned and softened. Drain off juice.
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  Step 4
  Add in the garlic. Stir for 1 minute. Add in tomatoes. Cook 2-3 minutes.
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  Step 5
  Drain any juices from the pan. Add the beef back to the pan. Toss in basil, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to taste.
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  Step 6
  Cook 1 cup of raw rice per package instructions.
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  Step 7
  Add rice to the beef mixture. Stir in Parmesan cheese. Stuff peppers with mixture.
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  Step 8
  In a 9x13-inch baking pan. Add the jar of marinara sauce to the bottom of a baking pan.
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  Step 9
  Place peppers right side up on top of the marinara sauce. Cover the pan with foil.
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  Step 10
  Bake at 375 degrees for about 1 hour or until peppers are soft and tender.
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  Step 11
  Remove foil from pan. Top peppers with some of the sauce from the pan. Top with cheese. Bake until cheese is melted.
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  Step 12
  Remove from oven. Serve with marinara sauce or ketchup.
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