Cooking with Euro

Cheesy Stuffed Capsocum

Ingredients

2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil, reserve more for drizzling
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 tbsp. tomato paste
450 grams ground beef
1 + 1/2 cups cooked white or brown rice
1 can diced tomatoes
1 + 1/2 tsp dried oregano
Kosher salt
Ground black pepper
6 capsicum, tops and cores removed
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack
Fresh parsley chopped, for serving

Notes

Prep time: 20 mins
Cook time: 70 mins
Servings 6

Step 1:
In a large pan over medium heat, heat oil. Add onion, stirring occasionally, until softened for approximately 7 minutes. Stir in garlic and tomato paste and cook, stirring, until fragrant for about 1 minute. Add ground beef and cook, ensuring to break up the meat with a wooden spoon, until fully cooked through (approximately 6 minutes).

Step 2:
Stir in rice and diced tomatoes, season with oregano, salt, and pepper. Let simmer ensuring to stir occasionally, until liquid has been slightly reduced (approximately 5 minutes).

Step 3:
Arrange capsicum cut side up in a baking dish and drizzle with oil. Carefully spoon beef mixture into each capsicum. Top with cheese and cover with foil.

Step 4:
Place capsicums into your Euro Oven and bake until tender, approximately 35 minutes. In the last 10 minutes, uncover and continue to bake until cheese is golden and bubbly.

Step 5:
Top with parsley before serving and enjoy!

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