If you've never had stuffed bell peppers before, you're truly missing out. This is one of the best dishes you can make! Filled with meat, rice, and cheese, everyone in your family will love this when it's served for dinner. If you've grown your own bell peppers, this is the best use for them!
We've selected green bell peppers for this recipe. If you don't have any from your garden, grab some from your local produce stand. Fresh green bell peppers will always be the best! You can customize this recipe how you see fit, if you'd prefer a different stuffing.
For example, you could use turkey meat instead of ground beef, for fewer calories and less fat. Or, use spicy sausage for lots of great flavor. Cheddar and Parmesan are our cheeses of choice, but you can use whatever cheeses you want. One of the great things about stuffed peppers is just how customizable they are.
So, the next time you're wondering what to make for dinner, you have your answer right here. Stuffed green peppers are a delight for anyone who tries them. Make sure to bookmark this recipe so you can come back to it whenever you want!
Stuffed Green Peppers
Ingredients:
4 to 6 large green bell peppers
1 pound ground beef
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 (20 ounce) can whole tomatoes
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 to 1 1/2 cups cooked rice
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Grated Parmesan cheese
Directions:
1. Cut tops off bell peppers and remove seeds. Parboil in salted, boiling water for 4 minutes. Drain and cool.
2. Brown meat in skillet with onion. Drain oil. Add tomatoes that have been mashed. Add Worcestershire, salt and pepper. Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.
3. Add rice. Simmer, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes. Remove from heat.
4. Add Cheddar cheese, stirring until melted and well blended. Stuff mixture into peppers. Top with Parmesan cheese.
5. Bake at 350 degrees F about 20 minutes or until hot.
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