BEEF & HAM STUFFED BELL PEPPERS

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This is the way my mom always made stuffed peppers. I don't cook the meat before stuffing. The sauce has a smoky flavor. If you don't have any ground ham, you can add a ham hock, ham shank, or ham bone to the pot for extra flavor.

Provided by papergoddess

Categories     Peppers

Time 2h

Yield 12-16 peppers

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1/2 lb ground cooked ham
2 tablespoons dried onion flakes
2 eggs
3/4 cup raw white rice or 3/4 cup Minute Rice
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
6 -8 green peppers, halved and seeded
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 quart water
2 bay leaves
2 -3 tablespoons bacon drippings or 2 -3 tablespoons oil
2 -3 tablespoons flour

Steps:

  • Combine meat, eggs, rice,onion, salt and pepper; set aside.
  • Cut peppers in half and seed.
  • Stuff meat mixture into peppers and drop into sauce.
  • Sauce: Make a roux with oil and flour and cook over MEDIUM heat until brown but not burnt.
  • Add 1 small can tomato paste and a quart of water.
  • Stir with a whisk until sauce bubbles.
  • Add bay leafs.
  • Drop peppers into sauce.
  • Cook, covered, at slow simmer on stovetop for 1-1 1/2 hr, or bake in covered casserole 1- 1/2 hours.
  • Add water if necessary.
  • The rice will absorb water.
  • Peppers should be COVERED with sauce, and peppers are done when rice is cooked.

Farha Nadeem
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Easy and delicious!


Emmanuel Amoussou
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the combination of the beef ham stuffing and the bell peppers. I will definitely be making this again for my next party.


Lanese Jackson
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This is my new favorite stuffed pepper recipe.


Maulidi Abduli
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a success. I like to use a variety of bell peppers, such as red, orange, and yellow. I also add a little bit of chopped onion and garlic to the stuffing. It's a great dish for a weeknight meal or a


Sweet Love
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5 stars! This recipe is a keeper.


Nisar Atal
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I made this dish for my family last night and they loved it. The beef ham stuffing was moist and flavorful, and the bell peppers were perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this again.


Hiba Omar
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal.


Khalidhina Daud
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I've been making this recipe for years and it's always a hit. I love the way the beef ham stuffing pairs with the bell peppers. It's a classic dish that I know my family will always enjoy.


Tommy Tommy j17
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out great.


chanda sha
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover beef ham. I also like to add a little bit of chopped celery and carrots to the stuffing. It's a hearty and filling dish that is perfect for a cold night.


Jamie Kersey
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Easy and delicious!


Sahir Alvi
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the combination of the beef ham stuffing and the bell peppers. I will definitely be making this again for my next party.


Romaan Khan
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This is my new favorite stuffed pepper recipe.


Chukwu Emenike
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. I like to use a variety of bell peppers, such as red, orange, and yellow. I also add a little bit of chopped onion and garlic to the stuffing. It's a great dish for a weeknight meal o


Teddy Sandile
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5 stars!


Sk Ghosal
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family. The bell peppers were perfectly cooked and the beef ham stuffing was flavorful and moist. I will definitely be making this again.


Fific Armin
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Delicious and easy to make!