Italian Stuffed Peppers with Ground Beef and Mozzarella

Ingredients

• 4 large red bell peppers
• 500 grams lean ground beef
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 400 grams canned tomatoes
• 1 zucchini, diced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
•  salt and pepper to taste
• 200 grams shredded mozzarella
•  fresh basil leaves for garnish

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius.
2. 2 Cut the tops off the peppers and remove the seeds. Set aside.
3. 3 Heat a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned and cooked through.
4. 4 Add the onion, garlic, and zucchini to the pan and cook until the vegetables are soft.
5. 5 Add the tomatoes, oregano, and basil. Season with salt and pepper. Let the mixture simmer for 10 minutes.
6. 6 Fill each pepper with the beef mixture and sprinkle with shredded mozzarella.
7. 7 Place the stuffed peppers in a baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the cheese is golden brown and bubbly.
8. 8 Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving. Buon appetito!