Stuffed Bell Peppers - No Ordinary Homestead

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup uncooked white rice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
• 1 carrot (chopped small)
• 1 stalk celery (chopped small)
• 4 bell peppers with the tops cut off (stems and seeds removed, any color)
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1/4 pound pancetta or lightly smoked bacon (diced)
• 2 12 oz cans crushed tomatoes
• 1 8 oz tube tomato paste
• 1/4 cup red wine
• 1/4-1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/3 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (divided)