Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Step 2

Slice the tops off the peppers. Use a small knife to remove the seeds and ribs inside, then discard the seeds and ribs.

Step 3

Arrange all the bell peppers cut side down in a 9"x13" baking dish. Pour 1 1/2 cups of water into the dish.

Step 4

Cover the dish with foil, then bake for 30 minutes.

Step 5

While the peppers are in the oven, make the filling. Warm the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.

Step 6

Add the ground beef and season with the salt and black pepper.

Step 7

Cook for 5-6 minutes, breaking up the meat with a spatula, until meat the meat is finely crumbled and cooked through.

Step 8

Add the onion to the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes or until soft. Add the garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.

Step 9

Stir in the rice, tomato sauce, canned tomatoes and Italian seasoning. Add 3/4 cup of the cheese and stir to combine.

Step 10

Take the dish of peppers from the oven and drain off the water. Carefully flip the peppers over and fill them with the rice mixture.

Step 11

Sprinkle the rest of the cheese on top of the peppers. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes.

Step 12

Uncover and bake for another 10 minutes or until cheese is melted and starting to brown. The peppers should be tender at this point too.

Step 13

Sprinkle with parsley. Let stand for 5 minutes, then serve and enjoy.