Gefüllte Paprika mit Putenhackfleisch

Zutaten

• large bell peppers (any color)
• 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground turkey
• 2 tablespoons chopped onion
• 1 cup cooked rice
• 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning blend
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
• 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
• 3/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (optional)

Zubereitung

1. 1

   Heat oven to 350°F.

2. 2

   Use a sharp knife to remove the top (stem side) of the peppers*. Remove seeds and membranes.

3. 3

   In a large skillet, cook turkey and onion over medium heat 7 to 9 minutes, stirring occasionally, until turkey is brown; drain. Stir in rice, Italian seasoning, salt, garlic and the tomato sauce; cook until hot.

4. 4

   Stuff peppers with turkey mixture. Stand peppers upright in square baking dish.

5. 5

   Cover tightly with foil. Bake 10 minutes. Uncover and bake about 15 minutes longer, until the peppers are crisp-tender, adding cheese to the top of the peppers in the last 5 minutes of the baking time. Enjoy!