A fantastic old havefashioned stuffed bell pepper recipe how grandma would make it. The combination of beef and pork gives these peppers a slightly different flavor profile. This is a satisfying dish. The combination of cheese inside the pepper and on top is perfect. Easy enough to cook any time, but they could easily be served for a special dinner. I love green peppers in my eggs for breakfast, in my salads, on my pizza, and raw. It is no surprise when I make this recipe I usually double it because these peppers are so filling and they taste even better the day after if any are around. I love being in the kitchen and feeding others. Everyone has to eat right?!
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Recipe Cuisine: Italian Recipe Category: Beef Yield: 6 Servings
Ingredients :
- 6 - green bell peppers, tops cut off and seeds removed
- 2 tablespoon(s) vegetable oil
- 1 cup(s) finely chopped onion, yellow
- 1/2 cup(s) finely diced green bell peppers or peas
- 1/2 pound(s) ground beef
- 1/2 pound(s) ground pork or Italian sausage
- 2 tablespoon(s) minced garlic
- 1/4 cup(s) finely chopped fresh parsley leaves
- 3/4 tablespoon(s) salt
- 1/2 teaspoon(s) ground black pepper
- pinch(es) red pepper flakes
- 2 cup(s) cooked long or medium grain white rice
- 1 can(s) tomato sauce, 15 oz. (for rice stuffing)
- 1 can(s) tomato sauce, 8 oz. (for on top of peppers)
- - water
- 1 cup(s) Gruyere cheese
- 1 cup(s) mozzarella cheese
Intructions :
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- In a large pot of boiling water, parboil the peppers until tender, 2-3 mins. Cook longer if you like your peppers soft. Remove with a slotted spoon and dry on paper towels
- In a large skillet or saute pan, heat the oil over med-high heat. Add the onions and chopped bell peppers and cook until soft, about 3 mins
- Add the beef, pork, or Italian sausage, fresh parsley, garlic, salt, pepper flakes, and black pepper
- Cook until the meat is browned, stirring with a heavy wooden spoon to break up the lumps, about 6-10 mins
- Add the rice and tomato sauce. Stir well. At this point, if want to substitute peas instead of diced peppers throw the peas in at this step and heat through 2 mins. Remove from heat and adjust the seasoning to taste
- Pour enough water into a baking dish to just cover the bottom, about 1/8-1/4 deep. Place peppers in a baking dish. Stuff the bell peppers with the rice mixture halfway up. Then sprinkle with mozzarella & Gruyere
- Add another layer of rice mixture. Spread 1-2 Tbsp of tomato sauce on top of each pepper. If any leftover rice mixture fill in around the peppers. I don't usually measure I eyeball the ingredients and usually end up adding more
- Cover with foil. Cook peppers in the oven for about 30 mins or until tender
- Remove and sprinkle with more Gruyere and mozzarella. Return to oven another 15-20 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly
- Remove from oven, let rest for approximately 10 minutes before serving.
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