Creating Grandma’s Classic Stuffed Peppers is a rewarding process. Follow these steps for a delightful meal:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Prepare Peppers: Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds. Set aside.
3. Cook Meat: In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Drain excess fat.
4. Sauté Veggies: Add diced onion and minced garlic to the pan. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
5. Combine Filling: In a large bowl, mix the cooked meat, rice, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
6. Stuff Peppers: Fill each pepper generously with the meat and rice mixture.
7. Arrange in Dish: Place stuffed peppers upright in a baking dish. If they don’t stand, you can slice a small part of the bottom for stability.
8. Cover and Bake: Cover the dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes.
9. Add Cheese: Remove the foil, sprinkle shredded cheese on top of each pepper, and return to the oven uncovered for another 10-15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
10. Cool and Serve: Let the peppers cool for a few minutes, then garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

With these simple steps, you’ll create a dish that embodies the warmth and love of Grandma’s kitchen!