pan fried meatloaf in tricolor peppers

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

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janet vinson

Stratford, CT

Updated on May 14, 2011

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

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prep time 30 Min

cook time 1 Hr

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yield 5 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 - green bell pepper
1 - red bell pepper
1 - orange or yellow bell pepper
1/2 pound ground beef
1/2 pound ground veal or, ground chicken or turkey
2 slices white bread cubed
1 can 28 oz crushed tomatoes with basil
2 cloves minced garlic
1 - egg
1 - small onion choppped
1 tablespoon dried sage
1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
1 dash red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon hot sauce
- salt and pepper to taste
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- left over tops and bottoms of peppers
2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
1/4 cup parmigiano-reggiano, grated
- olive oil

How To Make pan fried meatloaf in tricolor peppers

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees

Step 2

Wash peppers. Cut top and bottom of each pepper off and set aside. Remove core and seeds.
Step 3

Cut each peppers into 3 (1") rings, place aside.
Step 4

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.
Step 5

Heat about 1-2 tbsps of olive oil in frying pan. (Must be a pan that can be put in oven at 400 degrees)
Step 6

Take one ring of pepper and stuff with meat. Continue till all rings are stuffed.
Step 7

Add to heated oil and cook for 5 minutes on each side till browned. All rings should fit in this pan.
Step 8

Put in remaining crushed tomatoes now and bring to boil.
Step 9

Add salt & pepper. (If sauce too thick, add a little water) Do not want soupy
Step 10

Put in oven covered for 20-30 minutes till heated thru and cooked
Step 11

Serve over mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta.
Step 12

If reheating as leftovers, you may want to add a 14 oz can of diced or crushed tomatoes
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