Savory Stuffed Peppers with Ground Beef and Rice

1.Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

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

3.In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon, about 5-7 minutes.

4.Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery to the skillet and sauté for another 5 minutes until the vegetables are tender.

5.Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.

6.Add the cooked rice, diced tomatoes (with their juice), oregano, paprika, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Mix well and let it simmer for about 5 minutes to combine the flavors.

7.Remove the skillet from heat and stir in half of the shredded cheese into the beef and rice mixture.

8.Stuff each green bell pepper with the beef and rice mixture, packing it in tightly.

9.Place the stuffed peppers upright in a baking dish. If they don't stand well, you can slice a small amount off the bottom to level them.

10.Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese on top of each stuffed pepper.

11.Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.

12.Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.

13.Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.