Pregnancy Friendly Classic Beef Stuffed Peppers
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4 servings
- 4 large bell peppers (any color), halved lengthwise, seeds and membranes removed
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, with juices
- 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 ½ cups cooked long-grain white rice
- 1 tsp worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp italian seasoning
Ingredient noteSpice blends are fine during pregnancy in normal cooking amounts - this recipe uses about 1/4 tsp per serving. The caution applies to concentrated herbal oils and supplements, not everyday seasoning.
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
For serving
- 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Arrange the pepper halves cut-side up in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Pour about 1/4 cup of water into the bottom of the dish to create steam.
- 2
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
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