Seriously Good Best Stuffed Peppers Recipe: Family Fave!

Ingredients

• 6 bell peppers (various colors, if desired), tops removed and seeded
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1 pound ground beef (or ground turkey/chicken/plant-based alternative)
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 cup cooked long-grain rice
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese