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Recipes
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Stuffed Peppers

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The bell pepper is an excellent vessel for stuffing meat, rice, and, of course, cheese. It's strong enough to hold its shape in the oven, and the flavor is subtle enough to go well with just about anything. This best part is that the customization options are endless. You can have it with or without cheese. You can also use another ground protein (pork, turkey, chicken, even sausage) in the place of beef. If meat isn't an option, try beans instead.  It's like serving a meal in a bowl, and then eating the bowl as well!

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup of cooked rice

  • 2 tablespoons of olive oil, plus more for drizzling

  • 1 medium David Fresh  onion, chopped

  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 500g ground/minced beef (or the equivalent of beans)

  • 5 David Fresh diced tomatoes

  • 1.5 teaspoons of dried oregano

  • Salt and pepper

  • 6 David Fresh peppers, tops and cores removed

  • 1 cup of grated cheese

  • Freshly chopped parsley, for garnish (or David Fresh basil)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°.

  2. Heal oil in a large skillet/frypan over medium heat.

  3. Cook onion until soft, about 5 minutes.

  4. Stir in tomato paste and garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute more.

  5. Add ground beef/beans and cook, breaking up meat with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink, (about 6 minutes).

  6.  Stir in cooked rice and diced tomatoes. Season with oregano, salt, and pepper. Let simmer until liquid has reduced slightly, (about 5 minutes).

  7. Place peppers cut side-up in a large baking dish and drizzle with oil. Spoon rice mixture into each pepper and top with cheese, then cover baking dish with foil.

  8. Bake until peppers are tender, (about 35 minutes).

  9. Uncover and bake until cheese is bubbly, (10 minutes more).

  10. Garnish with parsley or basil before serving.

Serving suggestions:

  • Add a delicious side salad with green leafy vegetables to round the meal out

  • Serve with tortilla chips that can be used to scoop the filling

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Don't forget to take a photo of your dish and tag @DavidFreshFarms on Instagram!

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