Stuffed Bell Peppers

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat the oven to 400°F. Cut the tops off the peppers, remove seeds, and microwave in a covered dish with 2 tbsp water for 4 minutes to soften.

2. 2

   Brown the beef with diced onion and garlic in a skillet, 7 minutes; drain. Stir in the rice, 1 cup tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.

3. 3

   Stand the peppers in a baking dish, fill with the beef mixture, and spoon the remaining sauce over the tops.

4. 4

   Cover with foil and bake 15 minutes, then uncover, top with mozzarella, and bake 5-8 minutes more until melted.