Pan Fried Meatloaf in Tricolor Peppers

Name: Pan Fried Meatloaf in Tricolor Peppers
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 5
Ingredients: 1 green bell pepper; 1 red bell pepper; 1 orange or yellow bell pepper; 1/2 lb ground beef; 1/2 lb ground veal or, ground chicken or turkey; 2 slice white bread cubed; 1 can(s) 28 oz crushed tomatoes with basil; 2 clove minced garlic; 1 egg; 1 small onion choppped; 1 Tbsp dried sage; 1 tsp worcestershire sauce; 1 dash(es) red pepper flakes; 1 tsp hot sauce; salt and pepper to taste; 1 tsp smoked paprika; left over tops and bottoms of peppers; 2 c cheddar cheese, shredded; 1/4 c parmigiano-reggiano, grated; olive oil

By janet vinson
@chefjlv

This recipe has now become our favorite way to have stuffed peppers. It is even great as a leftover

Rating:

★★★★★ 2 votes5

Serves:

Prep:

30 Min

Cook:

1 Hr

Ingredients

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1

green bell pepper
1

red bell pepper
1

orange or yellow bell pepper
1/2 lb

ground beef
1/2 lb

ground veal or, ground chicken or turkey
2 slice

white bread cubed
1 can(s)

28 oz crushed tomatoes with basil
2 clove

minced garlic
1

egg
1

small onion choppped
1 Tbsp

dried sage
1 tsp

worcestershire sauce
1 dash(es)

red pepper flakes
1 tsp

hot sauce
·

salt and pepper to taste
1 tsp

smoked paprika
·

left over tops and bottoms of peppers
2 c

cheddar cheese, shredded
1/4 c

parmigiano-reggiano, grated
·

olive oil

How to Make Pan Fried Meatloaf in Tricolor Peppers

Step-by-Step

Preheat oven to 400 degrees
Wash peppers. Cut top and bottom of each pepper off and set aside. Remove core and seeds.
Cut each peppers into 3 (1") rings, place aside.
In large bowl, add all ingredients (except crushed tomatoes - only put in 1/2 cup in bowl and set the rest aside.) Add pepper tops & bottoms (chopped)in bowl.
Heat about 1-2 tbsps of olive oil in frying pan.
(Must be a pan that can be put in oven at 400 degrees)
Take one ring of pepper and stuff with meat. Continue till all rings are stuffed.
Add to heated oil and cook for 5 minutes on each side till browned. All rings should fit in this pan.
Put in remaining crushed tomatoes now and bring to boil.
Add salt & pepper. (If sauce too thick, add a little water) Do not want soupy
Put in oven covered for 20-30 minutes till heated thru and cooked
Serve over mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta.
If reheating as leftovers, you may want to add a 14 oz can of diced or crushed tomatoes