Beef Mashed Potato Stuffed Bell Peppers W Garlicky Bread Crumbs Recipe

Ingredients for Beef Mashed Potato Stuffed Bell Peppers W Garlicky Bread Crumbs

• Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• Garlic Cloves
• Lean Ground Beef
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Baking Potatoes
• Parmesan Cheese
• Flat Leaf Parsley
• Breadcrumbs
• Red Bell Peppers

How to Make Beef Mashed Potato Stuffed Bell Peppers W Garlicky Bread Crumbs

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Add 1 medium onion, chopped, and 2/3 cup minced garlic; cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
4. Add 1 pound ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, for 5 minutes, or until browned. Drain any excess grease.
5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. In a medium bowl, combine 2 cups mashed potatoes, ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, and 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley.
7. In a small bowl, combine 1 cup bread crumbs, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/3 cup minced garlic, and ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese.
8. Stand 4 large bell peppers upright in a baking dish.
9. Fill each pepper with 1/4 of the potato mixture, then 1/4 of the meat mixture.
10. Top stuffed peppers with the garlicky bread crumb mixture and the bell pepper caps. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
11. Roast for 30 minutes, or until peppers are tender and filling is heated through.