Preparation Method
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes.
- Set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté until the onion is translucent.
- Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned.
- Drain any excess fat.
- Stir in the cooked rice, tomato sauce, salt, and pepper.
- Mix well and let it simmer for a few minutes.
- Stuff each bell pepper with the beef and rice mixture.
- Place the stuffed peppers in a baking dish and pour the water into the bottom of the dish.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- If using cheese, remove the foil, sprinkle cheese on top of each pepper, and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
* Recipe for this meal is curated by GrocerAI's Conversational AI Agent Jiva.