Savor the Best Stuffed Green Peppers Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 ½ cups of fresh, clear water
• 1 cup of wholesome brown rice
• 1 teaspoon of flavorful olive oil, adjust as desired
• 6 sizable green bell peppers, sliced in half and deseeded
• 1 ½ pounds of lean ground beef
• 1 finely chopped onion
• 1 can (15 ounces) of rich tomato sauce
• 2 cloves of minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon of aromatic ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon of fragrant ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon of spicy ground cayenne pepper
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper for seasoning
• 2 cups of finely shredded mozzarella cheese

Step 1

Begin by bringing 2 1/2 cups of water to a lively boil in a saucepan. Add in the rice and give it a good stir. Lower the heat, cover the pan, and let it gently simmer until the rice reaches a delightful tenderness, which should take approximately 20 minutes.

Step 2

Meanwhile, preheat your oven to a cozy 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and take out a 9x13-inch casserole dish. Drizzle a touch of olive oil into the dish, ensuring a nice coating for your upcoming creation.

Step 3

In a separate saucepan, set another pot of water to boil. Once bubbling, toss in the vibrant green bell peppers and let them simmer for about 3 minutes. Then, swiftly transfer the peppers to a bowl of refreshing ice water to cool them down. Afterward, carefully arrange the cooled peppers in the awaiting casserole dish.

Step 4

Now, over to a large skillet on medium-high heat. Start cooking and stirring the beef until it transforms into a beautiful brown and crumbly texture, which should take roughly 5 to 7 minutes. Once done, drain any excess grease and return the skillet to the heat. Next, mix in the onion and the cooked rice with the beef. Pour in the tomato sauce and give everything a good stir to blend the flavors together.

Step 5

Time to elevate the flavors! Sprinkle in the garlic, coriander, cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper into the beef mixture. Let them all simmer and meld together for about 10 minutes. Once the flavors have harmonized, remove the skillet from the heat and spoon 2 to 3 tablespoons of the delectable mixture into each half of the bell peppers. Sprinkle a generous amount of mozzarella cheese over each filled pepper before covering the casserole dish with a snug layer of aluminum foil.

Step 6

Pop the dish into the awaiting oven and let it bake for 15 minutes. After that, unveil the dish by removing the foil and continue baking until the cheese turns into a delightful bubble of melted goodness, which should take an additional 15 minutes. Enjoy your flavorful creation!