RECIPE OF THE DAY! ITALIAN BEEF STUFFED PEPPERS WITH ORZO

Put a spin on hamburger beef with this exciting ITALIAN BEEF STUFFED PEPPERS WITH ORZO Recipe. It will delight your taste buds with so much flavor.. ENJOY!


Makes 4 servings
Active Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients

4 large bell peppers, halved lengthwise through stem, seeded

Nonstick spray

1/2 cup orzo pasta

8 oz lean ground beef

1 cup chopped onion

2 tsp each fennel seeds and oregano

1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with garlic

1/2 cup diced part-skim mozzarella
Garnish: chopped basil (optional)

Preparation

1. Heat broiler. Line a rimmed baking sheet with nonstick foil. Put peppers cut side down in pan; coat peppers with nonstick spray.

2. Broil 12 minutes, turning once, until lightly charred and tender. Reduce oven temperature to 400°F.

3. Meanwhile bring a medium pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add orzo and cook as package directs; drain.

4. While pasta cooks, coat a large nonstick skillet with nonstick spray; heat over medium heat. Add beef, onion, fennel seeds and oregano. Cook 6 minutes, breaking up meat with a wooden spoon, until beef is browned and onions are tender. Remove from heat.

5. Add orzo, tomatoes with their juices, and mozzarella to skillet; toss to mix, then fill peppers. Bake 5 minutes or until cheese melts. Sprinkle with basil.

328 Calories Per Serving