GROUND BEEF STUFFED PEPPERS

• 1
  Heat broiler and place rack closest to the top.
• 2
  Using a small knife, cut top of each pepper around stem and remove stem and seeds.
• 3
  Season inside of the peppers with a pinch of 44 Farms Salt & Pepper Blend and coat with oil.
• 4
  Place peppers top side down on a lined baking sheet and place under broiler. Rotate peppers every 3 minutes for 12 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside.
• 5
  Heat 2 Tbs. oil in a large heavy-bottom pot. Sauté onions and celery and 1 tsp. 44 Farms Salt & Pepper Blend until translucent, about 6–8 minutes. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
• 6
  Add ground beef and sauté until cooked through, breaking up beef to cook evenly. Add 1 tsp. 44 Farms Salt & Pepper Blend and cook for 10 minutes.
• 7
  Add tomato paste, quinoa, diced tomatoes, oregano and thyme. Cook for another 3–4 minutes.
• 8
  Taste beef mixture and add more 44 Farms Salt & Pepper Blend, if needed.
• 9
  Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Stir in 1/2 c. cheese and divide beef between peppers. Top with more cheese.
• 10
  Place stuffed peppers in a baking dish with 1/4 c. water in the baking dish.
• 11
  Cover with foil and bake in center of 350º oven for 15–20 minutes.
• 12
  Remove foil and finish baking for 5 minutes.
• 13
  Remove from oven, top with chopped scallions and serve immediately.

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