czech stuffed bell peppers

Florala, AL
Updated on Sep 3, 2012

The addition of sour cream to the sauce at the end is a wonderful addition. This recipe is from my German grandma's recipe box. We have always wondered where she got it. No name or date on the recipe. Just a great big! and a YUM.

prep time
cook time 2 Hr
method ---
yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 8 - bell peppers, assorted colors, your choice
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, snipped
  • - kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1/3 cup canola oil
  • 2 large onions, chopped
  • 2 quarts tomatoes, i prefer home canned
  • 3 - black peppercorns, whole
  • 3 - allspice, whole
  • 1/2 teaspoon allspice, ground
  • 1 teaspoon marjoram, dried
  • 1 teaspoon oregano, dried
  • 1 cup sour cream

How To Make czech stuffed bell peppers

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 350-degrees. Cut tops off of peppers, and remove seeds and membranes from inside.
  • Step 2
    In a skillet over medium heat, saute 1 chopped onion until tender. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, sauteed onion, cooked rice and eggs. Season with parsley, salt and pepper. Mix well, and stuff into peppers. Place in a large roasting pan.
  • Step 3
    Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat, Saute 2 chopped onions until soft and translucent. Stir in tomatoes. Season with peppercorns, allspice berries, ground allspice, oregano, marjoram, salt and pepper. Cook on medium heat for 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Step 4
    Pour over peppers in roasting pan. Cover, and bake in preheated oven for 1 1/2 hours. Remove peppers, and transfer sauce to a blender, or use a hand blender. Puree sauce until smooth. Pour sauce back into pan, and reheat. Whisk in sour cream just before serving.

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