Italian Stuffed Peppers

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Marinara Ingredients: 

• 2 (28 oz.) cans of Plum Tomatoes 

• ½ cup of Olive Oil 

• 8 Cloves of Garlic (Minced)

• 8-10 Fresh Basil Leaves 

• 2 tsp. of Salt 

• ½ tsp. of Black Pepper 

Instructions:

1. Puree plum tomatoes in a blender.
2. Add garlic, olive oil to a pot set on medium-high heat  and fry until light golden brown.
3. Add basil, black pepper, tomato and salt. 
4. Cook for 20 minutes on med-high heat frequently stirring.

1. *Cook white rice per package instructions (need 4 cups of cooked rice)

 Stuffing:

 • 2 lbs. of Ground Beef 

• 4 Cups of Cooked White Rice 

• 4 TBSP of Olive Oil 

• 1 Yellow Onion (Diced)

• 2 Dried Bay Leaves 

• 6 Cups of Marinara Sauce (reserve 2 cups for topping) 

• 2 TBSP of Italian Parsley 

• ½ Cup of Parmesan Cheese

 • Salt & Pepper to Taste 

• 2 cups of Mozzarella 

Instructions:

1. On med-high heat, add olive oil & onion and cook for 2 minutes.
2. Add ground beef, salt & black pepper and fully cook beef.
3. Once the beef is cooked, drain the excess oil.
4. Place meat back into the pot and then add, cooked rice, parsley, parmesan cheese, and marinara sauce. Let cook for 5 minutes.
5. Stuff bell peppers and then top with marinara sauce and mozzarella.
6. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F and cook for 45 minutes.
7. Enjoy!