Classic Stuffed Peppers - Chili Pepper Madness

Ingredients

• 4-6 bell peppers (use any color – green, yellow, red, orange)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 lb ground beef (450g - you can also use ground turkey, chicken, pork, sausage, tofu, or other similar)
• 1 medium onion (chopped)
• 1 jalapeno pepper (chopped (optional, for spicy))
• 5 cloves garlic (chopped)
• 14.5 ounces fire roasted tomatoes ((canned - or use diced tomatoes or tomato sauce))
• 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or a blend – I LOVE pepperjack for myself)
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup cooked rice (white, brown, or wild rice)
• For Garnish. Fresh chopped parsley, red pepper flakes