Hearty Italian Stuffed Peppers - Macaron & White

Ingredients

• 4 whole bell peppers (green)
• 1.5 cup brown rice (cooked)
• 1 lb ground beef (93% lean)
• 1 small onion (chopped)
• 1 clove garlic (minced)
• 1 can tomato sauce (29 oz., divided)
• 1 can Italian-style diced tomatoes (14.5 oz., divided)
• 1/8 teaspoon oregano
• 1/8 teaspoon basil
• 1/8 teaspoon thyme
• 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 cup grated 3 cheese blend (divided)