STUFFED PEPPERS WITH GROUND BEEF & RICE

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Inspired from Southern Food, these are quick prep and smell phenomenal while baking. It's a great way to use up the bounty of peppers from the summer garden. I increased the herbs, onion and garlic from the original recipe since it seemed to be lacking some flavor. This is a family favorite, which freezes well. I'm sure you'll enjoy it as much as we do!

Provided by Larawithoutau

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 13x9 pan, 9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

9 large green bell peppers
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes or 28 ounces peeled fresh tomatoes
1 (4 ounce) can tomato paste
4 garlic cloves, crushed
1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/2 teaspoon dried leaf basil
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1 pinch red pepper flakes, to taste
2 teaspoons salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, divided
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef or 1 1/2 lbs chuck
3/4 cup long-grain minute rice
3/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (optional)

Steps:

  • Cut tops off peppers; remove seeds and membranes. Chop edible part of tops and set aside. Rinse peppers under cold water. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add peppers, cover ; reduce heat, and simmer for 5 minutes. Drain peppers and set aside.
  • Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat until hot. Sauté chopped green pepper (from tops), chopped onion, and chopped celery for about 5 minutes, or until vegetables are tender. Add tomatoes, tomato paste, crushed garlic, thyme, oregano, basil, crushed pepper, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper. Simmer for about 10 minutes, the longer the better.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine egg with remaining 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper onion powder, and Worcestershire sauce. Gently stir to blend; add ground beef, rice, and 1 cup of the tomato mixture. Mix well. Stuff peppers with meat mixture and place in a 3-quart baking dish. Pour remaining tomato mixture over the stuffed peppers. Bake at 350° for 55 to 65 minutes. If desired, top stuffed peppers with a little shredded Cheddar cheese just before peppers are done; bake until cheese is melted.
  • Recipe for stuffed peppers serves 9.

ESTELA ARBALLO ELZY
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I made these stuffed peppers for a potluck and they were a big hit! Everyone loved them. The filling was flavorful and the peppers were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.


bidur official
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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 these again.


Manar Saleh shalash
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I've never made stuffed peppers before, but this recipe made it easy. The peppers were cooked perfectly and the filling was delicious. I will definitely be making these again.


Mahovs Khan Mahad
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These stuffed peppers were a great way to use up some leftover ground beef. They were easy to make and very tasty. I will definitely be making these again.


zestyzido
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I loved this recipe! The stuffed peppers were easy to make and they turned out so flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.


Katherine Garza
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These stuffed peppers were delicious! The filling was moist and flavorful, and the peppers were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.


MD Nice
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. The instructions are easy to follow and the dish is always a crowd-pleaser.


Asad Kaskey boy
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These stuffed peppers were easy to make and very tasty. The peppers were cooked perfectly and the filling was flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.


Joe Hill
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I made these stuffed peppers for a party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them. The filling was flavorful and the peppers were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.


Anjit Lama
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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 these again.


ISI Kings Gaming
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I've never made stuffed peppers before, but this recipe made it easy. The peppers were cooked perfectly and the filling was delicious. I will definitely be making these again.


Imran Prince
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These stuffed peppers were a great way to use up some leftover ground beef. They were easy to make and very tasty. I will definitely be making these again.


Naeem hasan
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I loved this recipe! The stuffed peppers were easy to make and they turned out so flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.


Amadi Evans
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These stuffed peppers were delicious! The filling was moist and flavorful, and the peppers were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.


Malik Shakeel 121
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I made these stuffed peppers for a potluck and they were a big hit! Everyone loved them. The filling was flavorful and the peppers were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.


Andrew Lamb
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These stuffed peppers were easy to make and very tasty. I used brown rice instead of white rice, and I added some chopped mushrooms and zucchini to the filling. The peppers were cooked perfectly and the filling was moist and flavorful. I will definit


Janice Eaton
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This was my first time making stuffed peppers and they came out delicious! I used a combination of ground beef and sausage for the filling, and I added some extra spices to give it a little kick. The peppers were tender and flavorful, and the overall


Kaymn Butts
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. The instructions are easy to follow and the dish is always a crowd-pleaser.


Akinlosotu Victor
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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 these again.