Garlic Herb Stuffed Bell Peppers (Printable Version)

Bell peppers filled with garlicky beef, herbs, and rice, baked until tender and flavorful. Mediterranean-inspired and gluten-free.

# The Ingredients You'll Need:

01 - 4 bell peppers, halved and seeded

02 - 10.5 ounces ground beef or lentils for vegetarian option

03 - 1 cup cooked rice

04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

05 - 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

06 - 1 cup tomato sauce

01 - In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef with minced garlic and Italian seasoning until browned and fragrant.

02 - Combine cooked rice with the browned beef mixture and half of the tomato sauce until evenly incorporated.

03 - Fill each halved bell pepper with the prepared beef and rice mixture and arrange in a baking dish.

04 - Spoon remaining tomato sauce over stuffed peppers. Bake at 375°F for 25 minutes until peppers are tender and topping is heated through.

01 - For a gratin finish, sprinkle shredded cheese over the peppers before baking.