"This is the quintessential stuffed bell peppers recipe I grew up on, with bell peppers stuffed with seasoned ground beef, rice, and melty cheese, so good!..."
INGREDIENTS
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4-6 bell peppers (use any color – green, yellow, red, orange)
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 lb ground beef (450g - you can also use ground turkey, chicken, pork, sausage, tofu, or other similar)
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1 medium onion (chopped)
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1 jalapeno pepper (chopped (optional, for spicy))
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5 cloves garlic (chopped)
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14.5 ounces fire roasted tomatoes ((canned - or use diced tomatoes or tomato sauce))
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1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or a blend – I LOVE pepperjack for myself)
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1 tablespoon paprika
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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1 teaspoon dried basil
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Salt and pepper to taste
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1 cup cooked rice (white, brown, or wild rice)
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For Garnish. Fresh chopped parsley, red pepper flakes