STUFFED BELL PEPPERS | August 17, 2023

Annonce:

These stuffed bell peppers are filled with a mixture of ground beef, tomato sauce and rice, then topped with cheese and baked to perfection. A classic dish that’s comfort food at its finest!

I love to prepare stuffed veggies such as stuffed zucchini, stuffed cabbage and these fabulously delicious stuffed peppers. My family requests this recipe time and time again, it’s just that good.

Stuffed bell peppers have been popular for many years for good reason – they’re totally delicious! My version features a hearty beef and rice mixture with plenty of melted cheese. Serve your stuffed peppers as-is, or add a side salad for a meal that your family will be sure to love.

What You’ll Need :

2 bell peppers
1 1/2 C. cooked rice
1 lb. ground beef
3 green onions
1 tsp. oregano
1 tsp. cumin
1/2 tsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. smoked paprika
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
5-6 good dashes hot sauce
10 oz. can petite diced tomatoes with green chilies
shredded mozzarella cheese

How to Make It :

-Cut the bell peppers in half and remove the seeds. Place them in a pot of boiling water for 3 minutes. Remove to a baking dish. In a skillet, brown the ground beef.

-Drain off the grease and add the onions and cook for 1 minute. Add in all the seasonings, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce.

-Stir to combine well. Stir in the tomatoes with juice and cook for 1 minute. Stir in the rice and combine well.

-Spoon the mixture into the pepper shells halfway and sprinkle with a little cheese. Fill the rest of the way and mound it on top then sprinkle with more cheese.

-Bake in a 350 degree oven for 20-25 minutes.