stuffed peppers

Waynesboro, PA
Updated on Jul 1, 2011

Nothing says summer to our family like stuffed (fresh!) green peppers served with corn on the cob. Mmmmm! I usually have to double or triple the recipe for the size peppers that I use....they are usually HUGE! :) Enjoy!

prep time 30 Min
cook time 35 Min
method Bake
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 6 - green peppers (whole)
  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 2 tablespoons chopped onion (or more to taste)
  • 2 cups soft bread crumbs (i use gluten-free)
  • 1 1/2 pints stewed tomatoes (or 6 fresh tomatoes, chopped)
  • 2 teaspoons salt (or to taste)
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper (or to taste)
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons yellow mustard
  • 4 tablespoons butter/margarine
  • 1 cup water

How To Make stuffed peppers

  • Step 1
    Cut a slice from the top of each pepper; remove seeds and white membrane.
  • Step 2
    Precook peppers in boiling salted water for 5 minutes; drain.
  • Step 3
    Meanwhile, brown onion and hamburger in hot skillet, chopping to break up lumps.
  • Step 4
    Remove from heat; drain. Add bread crumbs, tomatoes, salt, pepper and mustard.
  • Step 5
    Fill pepper cases with mixture. Dot tops with butter, then replace pepper "caps" to top of stuffed pepper.
  • Step 6
    Place in baking dish (I find a loaf pan works best to hold them upright) and pour in 1 cup of water into bottom of baking dish.
  • Step 7
    Bake 375* for 35 minutes.

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Category: Beef
Keyword: #hamburger
Keyword: #green
Keyword: #FRESH
Keyword: #PEPPERS
Keyword: #Summer
Keyword: #ground
Ingredient: Beef
Method: Bake
Culture: American

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