Pizza Stuffed Peppers (Print Format)

Bell peppers filled with savory beef, marinara, pepperoni, and melted cheese for a satisfying, flavor-packed meal.

# Ingredients:

01 - 5 bell peppers
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - ½ yellow onion, diced
04 - 1 package mini pepperonis
05 - 1 pound ground beef
06 - 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
07 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
08 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
09 - ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
10 - 24 ounces marinara sauce
11 - 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
12 - 1 cup Minute Rice
13 - 1 cup beef broth

# Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Cut the tops off the peppers and remove the inside contents. Dice any usable portion of the tops. Boil the whole peppers in a pot of water for 5–6 minutes until softened, then remove and set aside.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced onions and diced pepper tops. Cook for 3–4 minutes until softened.
03 - Add ground beef to the skillet and cook until no pink is visible. Drain excess grease and season with seasoned salt, onion powder, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Add mini pepperonis.
04 - Add marinara sauce, Minute Rice, and beef broth to the skillet. Mix well and bring to a simmer. Stir occasionally and cook until the rice is fluffy and the broth is fully absorbed.
05 - Place softened bell peppers in a baking dish. Fill each pepper with the prepared meat mixture. Top with shredded mozzarella cheese and additional pepperonis. Bake on the bottom rack at 350°F for 15–20 minutes until the cheese is melted and the peppers are tender.
06 - Serve the stuffed peppers immediately and enjoy.

# Tips:

01 - Use any color of bell pepper — red, yellow, or orange add sweetness, while green gives a more bitter bite.
02 - Add your favorite pizza toppings before baking for extra flavor.

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