SPINACH AND MEAT STUFFED PEPPERS

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Categories     Pepper

Yield 4-8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce or 2 cups tomato basil pasta sauce
1/4 cup chopped parsley
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
3 garlic cloves, minced and divided
1/4 cup EVOO
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 lb each lean ground beef and pork
1 (6 oz) bag spinach, stemmed
3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
4 medium sized bell peppers
kosher salt and fresh ground pepper

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350. Cook tomato sauce, parsley, red pepper flakes and 1/3 of the garlic in a medium saucepan over med-hi heat until boiling. Reduce heat; simmer 10-15 min. Set aside. 2. Cook onion and remaining garlic in 1 Tbsp hot oil in a large nonstick skillet over med-hi heat, stirring often, 2-3 minutes until onions begin to turn golden. Add both meats and cook 6-8 minutes until all pink is gone. Drain feel and set aside. 3. Wipe skillet clean with a paper towel. Cook spinach in 1 Tbsp hot oil over low heat until wilted. Remove from heat. Stir in 1/2 cup cheese, basil, and reserved meat and sauce mixtures. 4. Cut peppers in half lengthwise; discard seeds and membranes. Drizzle with remaining EVOO evenly inside peppers. Salt and pepper to taste. Spoon meat mixture evenly into peppers and place in lightly greased baking dish. 5. Bake, covered for 30 minutes. Uncover and sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cheese. Bake for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Sunil Bardewa
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my peppers didn't turn out as good as the ones in the picture. I think I might have overcooked them.


Raiden
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This recipe was a little too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. I think next time I'll use less chili powder.


Fahim Ahimed
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I made this recipe for my family, and they all loved it. The peppers were stuffed to the brim with spinach and meat, and the sauce was delicious.


Farhan Mehwish
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I'm not a big fan of stuffed peppers, but I tried this recipe and was pleasantly surprised. The spinach and meat were very flavorful, and the peppers were cooked perfectly.


Ahmad Pazeir
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover spinach and meat. It's also a healthy and delicious meal.


Indian Takeaway
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I loved the combination of flavors in this recipe. The spinach and meat were a perfect match, and the peppers added a nice crunch.


emekwue josephine
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These stuffed peppers were so easy to make, and they were a hit with my family. I will definitely be making them again.


Pari Khan
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The spinach and meat stuffed peppers were delicious! I followed the recipe exactly, and they turned out perfectly.


Jitendra Kephas
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit. I love that it's a one-pot meal, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Nakiryowa Christine
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This recipe was easy to follow and turned out great! I used ground turkey instead of beef, and it was still very flavorful.


Lori Bailey
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I made this recipe for a dinner party, and it was a huge hit! Everyone raved about how delicious it was. The leftovers were even better the next day.


Zubair Khanzada
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This recipe was a real winner! The flavors of the spinach, meat, and peppers came together perfectly. I especially loved the addition of the feta cheese, which gave the dish a nice tang.