Cheesy Stuffed Peppers

Delicious peppers with beef and cheese.

Makes: 2 servings

Prep: 5 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Ingredients:

• 1/3 pound ground beef, lean
• 1/9 cup white onion, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 5 ounces canned roasted tomatoes
• ¼ cup long-grain white rice, uncooked
• 2/3 cup beef broth
• 2/3 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1/6 teaspoon dried basil
• ½ cup cheddar cheese
• 1/3 tablespoon vegetable oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

Heat oil in the skillet & add the white onion. Cook for 2 minutes and add the beef. Cook until brown and season with spices, salt, and pepper.

Add in the green pepper & garlic and sauté for 2 minutes more.

Add the beef broth, rice, tomato paste, and roasted tomatoes to the skillet. Reduce the heat & cook with the lid for 15 to 18 minutes.

Top with cheddar and cover with the lid. Cook for 2 minutes. Serve.