stuffed green peppers

Name: Stuffed Green Peppers
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 6 - green bell peppers, tops cut off and seeds removed; 2 tablespoon(s) vegetable oil; 1 cup(s) finely chopped onion, yellow; 1/2 cup(s) finely diced green bell peppers or peas; 1/2 pound(s) ground beef; 1/2 pound(s) ground pork or Italian sausage; 2 tablespoon(s) minced garlic; 1/4 cup(s) finely chopped fresh parsley leaves; 3/4 tablespoon(s) salt; 1/2 teaspoon(s) ground black pepper; pinch(es) red pepper flakes; 2 cup(s) cooked long or medium grain white rice; 1 can(s) tomato sauce, 15 oz. (for rice stuffing); 1 can(s) tomato sauce, 8 oz. (for on top of peppers); - water; 1 cup(s) Gruyere cheese; 1 cup(s) mozzarella cheese

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Natalie Loop

Hudson, MI

Updated on Aug 29, 2020

I love green peppers in my eggs for breakfast, in my salads, on my pizza, and raw. It's no surprise when I make this recipe I usually double it because these peppers are so filling and they taste even better the day after if any are around. I love being in the kitchen and feeding others. Everyone has to eat right?!

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Blue Ribbon Recipe

A fantastic old-fashioned stuffed bell pepper recipe how grandma would make it. The combination of beef and pork gives these peppers a slightly different flavor profile. This is a satisfying dish. The combination of cheese inside the pepper and on top is perfect. Easy enough to cook any time, but they could easily be served for a special dinner.

— The Test Kitchen

prep time 30 Min

cook time 45 Min

method Bake

yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

6 - green bell peppers, tops cut off and seeds removed
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup finely chopped onion, yellow
1/2 cup finely diced green bell peppers or peas
1/2 pound ground beef
1/2 pound ground pork or Italian sausage
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley leaves
3/4 tablespoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
pinch red pepper flakes
2 cups cooked long or medium grain white rice
1 can tomato sauce, 15 oz. (for rice stuffing)
1 can tomato sauce, 8 oz. (for on top of peppers)
- water
1 cup Gruyere cheese
1 cup mozzarella cheese

How To Make stuffed green peppers

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Step 2

In a large pot of boiling water, parboil the peppers until tender, 2-3 mins. Cook longer if you like your peppers soft. Remove with a slotted spoon and dry on paper towels.
Step 3

In a large skillet or saute pan, heat the oil over med-high heat. Add the onions and chopped bell peppers and cook until soft, about 3 mins.
Step 4

Add the beef, pork, or Italian sausage, fresh parsley, garlic, salt, pepper flakes, and black pepper.
Step 5

Cook until the meat is browned, stirring with a heavy wooden spoon to break up the lumps, about 6-10 mins.
Step 6

Add the rice and tomato sauce. Stir well. At this point, if want to substitute peas instead of diced peppers throw the peas in at this step and heat through 2 mins. Remove from heat and adjust the seasoning to taste.
Step 7

Pour enough water into a baking dish to just cover the bottom, about 1/8"-1/4" deep. Place peppers in a baking dish. Stuff the bell peppers with the rice mixture halfway up. Then sprinkle with mozzarella & Gruyere.
Step 8

Add another layer of rice mixture. Spread 1-2 Tbsp of tomato sauce on top of each pepper. If any leftover rice mixture fill in around the peppers. I don't usually measure I eyeball the ingredients and usually end up adding more.
Step 9

Cover with foil. Cook peppers in the oven for about 30 mins or until tender.
Step 10

Remove and sprinkle with more Gruyere and mozzarella. Return to oven another 15-20 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Step 11

Remove from oven, let rest for approximately 10 minutes before serving.
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