AMAZING STUFFED PEPPERS

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Two things my mom used to make for us when we were kids was Stuffed Cabbage rolls, and Stuffed Peppers. When I was a kid, I'd eat the filling part but didn't care too much for the "container". As I got older, I learned to enjoy peppers and cabbage so I started to make them more and I added salsa which absolutely made the...

Provided by Marina Neff

Categories     Other Main Dishes

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

preheat oven to 350
5 - 6 medium bell peppers, tops cut off and reserved (stems removed), seeded, and veins removed. trim bottoms if necessary so they'll stand upright
1 medium onion, diced
reserved tops of the peppers diced
1 1/2 lb ground beef
2 c cooked rice
2 c tomato sauce, divided
1/2 c chunky salsa (whatever level of heat you prefer -- i use medium)
1 Tbsp each oregano, basil, cumin, & chili powder
1 - 2 dash(es) cinnamon (optional)
salt & pepper to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Cut the tops off the peppers, devein and seed them. Trim the bottoms if needed so they'll stand upright then place them in a large pot with enough salted water to cover the peppers. Bring to a boil and boil for 3 minutes then drain, shock in ice water, and invert over paper towels till dry.
  • 2. Saute Onions, reserved bell pepper tops, and ground beef till onions are clear and beef is no longer pink. Drain off excess grease.
  • 3. Add one cup of tomato sauce, salsa, seasonings,& rice. Mix well and cook till flavors blend and sauce thickens slightly.
  • 4. cover the bottom of a shallow 2 qt baking pan with 1/2 of the reserved tomato sauce. Arrange the pepper "cups" so they're upright and fill with the beef/rice mixture. If there is any extra left over, spoon it in and around the peppers. Pour the rest of the tomato sauce over the filled peppers, then Cover and bake for 25 - 30 minutes

Jasmine Wright
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I love that this recipe uses ground turkey instead of beef. It makes the stuffed peppers a little healthier, but they're still just as delicious.


Rethabile Mahoka
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These stuffed peppers were easy to make and turned out great! The only thing I would change is to add a little more cheese to the filling.


MD ALAMIN ISLAM
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The stuffed peppers are always delicious and the sauce is perfect.


Mukeh Amara
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I made these stuffed peppers for a potluck and they were a hit! Everyone loved them and asked for the recipe.


Andadul Hok
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These stuffed peppers were a bit time-consuming to make, but they were worth it! They were delicious and my family loved them.


Main Ahsan
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I love stuffed peppers and this recipe is one of the best I've tried. The filling is flavorful and the peppers are cooked perfectly.


GANESH SUNAR
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These stuffed peppers were easy to make and turned out great! I used ground turkey instead of beef and they were still delicious.


Michelle Michael
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I'm not a big fan of bell peppers, but these stuffed peppers were delicious! The filling was flavorful and the peppers were cooked perfectly.


Treonna Collins
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I made these stuffed peppers for a party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them! I will definitely be making them again.


zahid bukhari
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I followed the recipe exactly and the stuffed peppers turned out great! The sauce was delicious and the peppers were nice and tender.


Kenduiwo Mutai
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These stuffed peppers were a hit with my family! The filling was flavorful and the peppers were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this recipe again.