SAVORY STUFFED BELL PEPPERS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare the dirty rice mix as instructed on box.
• In a large pot of boiling water, parboil peppers until just tender, about 2-3 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and dry on paper towels.
• In a large skillet, heat oil over medium/high heat. Add onions and chopped bell peppers and cook, stir until soft, about 3 minutes. Add the meat and garlic. Cook until the meat is brown, about 6 minutes. Add the rice and stir well. Remove from heat and adjust taste, if needed.
• Add enough water to a baking dish to cover the bottom, about 1/8 inch deep. Stuff the peppers with the rice mixture and place in the baking dish.
• Bake until the peppers are very tender and the stuffing is heated through, about 25-30 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to rest about 10 minutes.