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From allrecipes.comRecipe from allrecipes.com Stuffed Bell Peppersrecipe's roots can be traced back to the Great Depression, when farmers first began selling the unripe peppers out of necessityIngredients:1 cup uncooked long grain white rice2 cups water Sauce:1 onion, diced1 tablespoon olive oil2 cups marinara sauce1 cup beef broth1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes Peppers:1 pound lean ground beef¼ pound hot Italian pork sausage, casing removed1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes¼ cup chopped fresh Italian parsley4 cloves garlic, minced2 teaspoons salt1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper1 pinch ground cayenne pepper4 large green bell peppers, halved lengthwise and seeded1 cup finely grated cheese, plus more for toppingInstructions Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).Bring rice and water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender, and the liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes. Set the cooked rice aside.Cook onion and olive oil over medium heat until onion begins to soften, about 5 minutes. Transfer half of cooked onion to a large bowl and set aside.Stir marinara sauce, beef broth, balsamic vinegar, and red pepper flakes into the skillet; cook and stir for 1 minute.Pour sauce mixture into a 9x13-inch baking dish and set aside.Combine ground beef, Italian sausage, diced tomatoes, Italian parsley, garlic, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper into bowl with reserved onions; mix well. Stir in cooked rice and cheese. Stuff green bell peppers with beef and sausage mixture.Place stuffed green bell pepper halves in the baking dish over tomato sauce; sprinkle with remaining cheese, cover baking dish with aluminum foil, and bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.Remove aluminum foil and bake until the meat is no longer pink, the green peppers are tender and the cheese is browned on top, an addition 20 to 25 minutes.