Easy Stuffed Bell Peppers

Ingredients

• 7 large bell peppers (tops and seeds removed)
• 1 1/2 cups cooked brown rice
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 medium onion (chopped)
• 2-3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 14 1/2 ounces canned diced tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
• Kosher salt and black pepper (to taste)
• 1 cup shredded cheddar jack cheese
• Fresh parsley (chopped for garnish)
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil ((or avocado oil))