Indulge in the heartiness of lasagna without the carbs with our Cheesy Beef-Stuffed Bell Peppers. This recipe swaps pasta sheets for vibrant bell peppers, that are indulgently filled with seasoned ground beef, tangy tomato sauce, and three kinds of cheese. It's a filling and satisfying meal perfect ...
Preheat your oven to 350 F and adjust the rack to the middle position.
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Arrange the bell pepper halves face up in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
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Heat the olive oil in a medium pan over medium heat.
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Add the ground beef to the pan and cook, stirring frequently, until fully cooked.
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Stir in the marinara sauce and continue cooking until the mixture has thickened slightly.
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Allow the meat sauce to cool slightly, then mix in half the mozzarella cheese.
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Fill each bell pepper half halfway with the meat sauce.
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Add a layer of ricotta cheese to each pepper, using half the total amount.
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Cover the layer of cheese with the rest of the meat sauce.
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Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
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Remove the foil, sprinkle the remaining mozzarella, ricotta, and the Parmesan cheese over the peppers, and bake uncovered for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly and lightly browned.
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