"This decadent twist on the classic stuffed bell pepper is sure to be fast favorite. Inspired by a bowl of intensely savory and satisfying French onion soup, these stuffed peppers feature a rich gravy that coats the beef and rice filling, as well as gooey gruyere cheese, and toasty sourdough bread...."
INGREDIENTS
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3 tablespoons unsalted butter
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2 large sweet onions, thinly sliced
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1 bay leaf
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1 cup unsalted beef stock
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1/3 cup dry white wine
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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3/4 teaspoon black pepper
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1 garlic clove, minced
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1 tablespoon sherry
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1/2 pound ground round beef, cooked and crumbled
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1 cup cooked rice
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8 ounces Gruyère cheese, shredded (about 2 cups), divided
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2 sourdough bread slices, torn into 1/2-in. pieces
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1 1/2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil