1 pound Ground Beef (93% lean or leaner)
4 medium red, yellow or green bell peppers
1/2 cup minced onion
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with green peppers and onions, drained
1/2 cup cooked white or brown rice
3 tablespoons tomato paste
2 teaspoons dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Meanwhile, heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Add Ground Beef, onion and garlic; cook 3 to 4 minutes, breaking beef into 1/2 inch crumbles and stirring occasionally. Stir in tomatoes, rice, tomato paste, dried parsley, salt and black pepper; cook 3 to 4 minutes until heated through, stirring occasionally.
Remove pepper tops. Divide beef mixture evenly among peppers; replace tops. Bake in 475°F oven 17 to 22 minutes until instant-read thermometer inserted into center of beef mixture registers 160°F and bell peppers are tender. Garnish with parsley, if desired.
Calories: 300