Stuffed Bell Peppers with Ground Turkey

Ingredients

• Bell peppers (4 large, any color)
• Ground turkey (1 pound)
• Onion (1 medium, diced)
• Garlic (2 cloves, minced)
• Cooked brown rice (1 cup)
• Tomato sauce (1 cup)
• Shredded cheddar cheese (1 cup)
• Salt (1 teaspoon)
• Black pepper (1/2 teaspoon)
• Olive oil (1 tablespoon (for cooking))

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, and sauté until the onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
3. Add the ground turkey to the skillet, cooking until it's no longer pink, breaking it apart with a spatula, about 5-7 minutes.
4. Stir in the tomato sauce, cooked brown rice, salt, and black pepper. Mix well and let simmer for 5 minutes to combine the flavors.
5. While the turkey mixture is simmering, carefully slice the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes.
6. In a baking dish, stand the bell peppers upright and fill each one with the turkey mixture, pressing down gently to pack it in.
7. Cover the dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
8. After 30 minutes, remove the foil, sprinkle the tops of the stuffed peppers with shredded cheddar cheese, and return to the oven for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
9. Allow the stuffed peppers to cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!