Stuffed Bell Peppers [0001066]

Ingredients:

4 large bell peppers (any color)
1 pound ground beef (or ground turkey)
1 cup cooked rice (gluten-free)
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 can (14.5 ounces) gluten-free diced tomatoes
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning (or your preferred herbs)
Salt and black pepper to taste
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (gluten-free, optional for topping)

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes. Set aside.

In a large skillet, brown the ground beef (or ground turkey) over medium heat until it's cooked through. Drain any excess fat.

Add the chopped onion to the skillet with the cooked meat and sauté until the onion is translucent.

Stir in the cooked rice, diced tomatoes (with their juice), garlic powder, dried Italian seasoning (or your preferred herbs), salt, and black pepper. Mix well.

Simmer the mixture for about 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.

Stuff each bell pepper with the meat and rice mixture, pressing it down gently to pack the filling.

Place the stuffed bell peppers in a baking dish and cover with aluminum foil.

Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.

If desired, remove the foil, top each stuffed bell pepper with shredded cheddar cheese, and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Serve your Gluten-Free Stuffed Bell Peppers hot.

Enjoy these delicious and comforting stuffed peppers as a hearty gluten-free meal!