Savory Beef and Mushroom Stuffed Bell Peppers

1Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

2Cut the tops off the bell peppers (4 large) and remove the seeds and membranes.

3In a skillet, cook the ground beef (1 lb) over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat if needed.

4Add the diced onions, mushrooms, and garlic (2 cloves) to the skillet with the ground beef (1 lb). Cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.

5Stir in the cooked rice (1 cup), diced tomatoes, paprika (1 teaspoon), oregano, garlic powder (½ teaspoon), onion powder (½ teaspoon), salt, and pepper. Cook for another 5 minutes.

6Fill each bell pepper with the beef and rice mixture.

7Place the stuffed bell peppers (4 large) in a baking dish and cover with foil.

8Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.

9Remove the foil, sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese (1 cup) on top of each pepper, and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

10Serve hot and enjoy!