Classic Bell Peppers Filled With Ground Beef and Rice
"This is a top-rated recipe for stuffed peppers, made with green, yellow, or red bell peppers and a flavorful ground beef (or turkey) and rice filling...."
INGREDIENTS
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4 bell peppers, red, yellow, or green, or a combination
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2 teaspoons salt
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***Filling and Sauce***
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2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
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1/2 cup chopped onion
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1/2 cup chopped celery
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1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
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3 tablespoons tomato paste
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1/3 cup water
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1 clove garlic, crushed
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1/2 teaspoon dried leaf basil optional
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1 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
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1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, divided
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1 egg, lightly beaten
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1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
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1 pound lean ground beef (or ground turkey)
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1 cup cooked long-grain rice
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shredded mild Cheddar cheese, about 1/2 cup optional
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