Stuffed Peppers Without Tomato Sauce Recipe

Ingredients

• 4 large bell peppers (choose red, yellow, or orange for sweetness; tops sliced off and seeded)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil (for roasting and softening peppers)
• Salt (to taste, for seasoning the peppers)
• 1 cup cooked rice (preferably long-grain or basmati, cooled)
• 1/2 pound ground beef (or ground turkey for a leaner option)
• 1 small onion , finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic , minced
• 1 cup mushrooms , finely chopped (adds moisture and umami)
• 1/2 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella, for richness)
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley , chopped (adds a bright herbal note)
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano (complements the savory flavors)
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (for subtle smokiness)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 cup vegetable broth (to keep filling moist without tomato sauce)