Air Fryer Stuffed Peppers

Ingredients

• 4 pieces bell peppers (medium-sized, tops cut off and seeded)
• 1 cup ground beef (cooked and drained)
• 1 cup cooked rice (white or brown rice)
• 0.5 cup onion (finely diced)
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 0.5 cup tomato sauce (use your favorite brand)
• 0.5 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
• 1 teaspoon italian seasoning (dried)
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)

Instructions

1. Preheat the air fryer to 360°F (182°C).
2. Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes.
3. In a bowl, combine cooked rice, ground beef, diced onions, garlic, tomato sauce, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
4. Stuff each pepper with the mixture and place them upright in the air fryer basket.
5. Cook for 15 minutes, then sprinkle shredded cheese on top of each pepper.
6. Continue cooking for another 5-7 minutes until the cheese is melted and the peppers are tender.
7. Remove from the air fryer and let cool for a few minutes before serving.