Czech Stuffed Green Bell Peppers Recipe

Name: Czech Stuffed Green Bell Peppers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Peppers; 8 green bell peppers; 1 onion (chopped); 2 lbs lean ground beef; 1 cup rice (cooked); 1 egg; 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped); salt (to taste); pepper (to taste); Sauce; 1/3 cup vegetable oil; 2 large onions (chopped); 2 (28 ounce) cans tomatoes (whole); 3 peppercorns; 3 allspice berries; 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon dried marjoram; salt (to taste); pepper (to taste); 1 cup sour cream

Servings: persons

Peppers
8 green bell peppers
1 onion (chopped)
2 lbs lean ground beef
1 cup rice (cooked)
1 egg
1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped)
salt (to taste)
pepper (to taste)
Sauce
1/3 cup vegetable oil
2 large onions (chopped)
2 (28 ounce) cans tomatoes (whole)
3 peppercorns
3 allspice berries
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried marjoram
salt (to taste)
pepper (to taste)
1 cup sour cream

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["Preheat oven to 350 F (175 C). Cut tops off of peppers & remove seeds & membranes from inside. (See Note Below).", "In a skillet over med heat, saute 1 chopped onion till tender.", "In a lrg bowl, combine ground beef, sauteed onion, cooked rice & eggs. Season w/parsley, salt & pepper. Mix well & stuff into peppers. Place in a lrg roasting pan.", "Heat oil in a lrg saucepan over med heat. Saute 2 chopped onions till soft & translucent. Stir in tomatoes. Season w/peppercorns, allspice berries, ground allspice, oregano, marjoram, salt & pepper.", "Cook over med heat for 15-20 minutes. Pour over peppers in roasting pan. Cover & bake for 1 1/2 hours.", "Remove peppers & transfer sauce to a blender (or use hand blender). Puree sauce till smooth. Pour sauce back into pan & reheat. Whisk in sour cream just before serving.", "Note on 8/27: I did not try this recipe b4 I entered it, but I have now. This makes a farily lrg amt of stuffing & it is best to halve the peppers & mound the stuffing equally as pictured. This does not chg the cooking time. The stuffed peppers are very good & the sauce is the ""shining star"" -- so use it generously. Enjoy!"]

1200

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Peppers, 8 green bell peppers, 1 onion (chopped), 2 lbs lean ground beef, and more.

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

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Czech Stuffed Green Bell Peppers

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