Stuffed green peppers are an Italian-American favorite that combines the savory flavor of bell peppers with a variety of delicious stuffing combinations. The classic stuffed green pepper dish is comprised of an inner stuffing of ground beef, rice, tomato sauce, and spices, all wrapped inside a large green bell pepper. The peppers are then baked in the oven until the stuffing is cooked through and the peppers are tender and juicy. This dish is often served as an entrée with a side of vegetables or salad.
Stuffed green peppers can also be made with different types of fillings, such as a combination of ground turkey and vegetables, or a vegetarian mixture of mushrooms, onions, and garlic. The peppers can also be filled with a variety of cheeses, such as mozzarella, feta, and ricotta. No matter what type of filling you choose, the result is always a tasty and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
1 cup uncooked rice
4 green peppers, halved and seeded
1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1 onion, diced
2 cloves of garlic, chopped
15 oz can of tomato sauce
2 cups shredded mozzarella
Method
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Prepare rice according to instructions.
In a saucepan, bring water to a boil, add peppers, and simmer, covered, for 10 minutes.
In a large skillet, brown the ground beef, drain and return to skillet.
Add the onion, rice, garlic and tomato sauce to the browned beef, combine and simmer for 10 minutes. Salt and pepper to taste.
In a baking dish arrange the peppers and then top with the meat mixture.
Bake for 40-50 minutes, until tops are browned.
Remove peppers from the oven, top with the mozzarella, and bake an additional 5-10 minutes.
Remove and serve.
