Delicious Stuffed Peppers

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: bulgur

Quinoa adds protein while bulgur is often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a cost-effective cooking oil.

bell peppers

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Cabbage can be a less expensive alternative for stuffing.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Prepare the bell peppers by cutting off the tops and removing the seeds.

In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté chopped onion until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.

In a large bowl, combine ground beef, cooked rice, sautéed onion and garlic, tomato paste, paprika, salt, black pepper, and chopped parsley.

Stuff each bell pepper with the meat mixture, pressing down gently to pack it in.

Place the stuffed peppers upright in a baking dish.

Pour vegetable broth around the peppers and add bay leaves for flavor.

Cover the dish with foil and bake for 45 minutes.

Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until the peppers are tender.

While baking, prepare a sauce by combining diced tomatoes with salt and pepper in a saucepan, simmer for 10 minutes.

Serve the stuffed peppers topped with the tomato sauce and garnished with parsley.

Cooking Techniques

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