Halloween Stuffed Peppers With Beef and Rice - Quickie Recipe

Ingredients

• 6 large orange bell peppers
• 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for the baking dish
• 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 lb (450 g) lean ground beef
• 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 can (14.5 oz or 411 g) fire-roasted diced tomatoes, drained
• 1/2 cup (120 ml) tomato sauce
• 1 1/2 cups (240 g) cooked long-grain white rice
• 1 cup (115 g) shredded cheddar cheese, divided
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, optional