Cornbread-Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipe

Name: Cornbread-Stuffed Bell Peppers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; 2 tablespoons bacon drippings or 2 tablespoons margarine; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1/2 cup chopped scallion; 1 celery rib, chopped; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 (8 1/2 ounce) package cornbread mix, prepared and baked according to package directions cooled and crumbled; 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese (optional); 6 medium blanched bell peppers; 1 egg, beaten; 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 cup water

Servings: persons

1 lb ground beef
2 tablespoons bacon drippings or 2 tablespoons margarine
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 cup chopped scallion
1 celery rib, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 (8 1/2 ounce) package cornbread mix, prepared and baked according to package directions cooled and crumbled
1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese (optional)
6 medium blanched bell peppers
1 egg, beaten
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 cup water

1
Brown the meat in the bacon drippings.
2
Add the onion, scallions, celery, salt and pepper.
3
Cook until done.
4
Remove from the heat.
5
Add the crumbled cornbread and cheese.
6
Stir in the egg.
7
Mix well.
8
Fill the peppers with the stuffing.
9
Place in a baking dish.
10
Combine the tomato sauce and water and pour the mixture over the stuffed peppers.
11
Bake uncovered, until the peppers are done about 1 hour covered and 15 minutes uncovered to brown.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb ground beef, 2 tablespoons bacon drippings or 2 tablespoons margarine, 1 medium onion, chopped, 1/2 cup chopped scallion, and more.

Yes, Cornbread-Stuffed Bell Peppers falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Cornbread-Stuffed Bell Peppers

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