Stuffed Bell Peppers
"Six beefy, cheesy stuffed peppers just like the ones in the Costco deli case — except yours come out of the oven hot and bubbling instead of lukewarm under plastic wrap."
Costco Copycat — This is a homemade version of the Costco Deli & Prepared Foods item. See it in store →
The Game Plan
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove seeds. Stand them upright in a baking dish.
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Brown ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it into small pieces. Drain excess fat.
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Add onion and cook 3-4 minutes until softened. Add garlic, Italian seasoning, and paprika. Cook 1 minute.
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Stir in diced tomatoes, cooked rice, and half the cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
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Stuff each pepper generously with the beef mixture, mounding it on top. Pour tomato sauce into the bottom of the baking dish and add 1/4 cup water.
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Cover tightly with foil and bake 30 minutes. Remove foil, top each pepper with remaining cheese, and bake uncovered 10-15 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
