Di'S Stuffed Green Peppers Recipe

Name: Di'S Stuffed Green Peppers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 green bell peppers, tops and seeds removed (reserve tops); salt to taste; 1 pound ground beef; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 (16 ounce) can tomatoes, chopped and liquid reserved; 1/2 cup long-grain white rice; 1/2 cup water; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 dash hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco(R)) (optional); 1 pinch ground black pepper; 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided; 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce, divided

Servings: persons

6 green bell peppers, tops and seeds removed (reserve tops)
salt to taste
1 pound ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1 (16 ounce) can tomatoes, chopped and liquid reserved
1/2 cup long-grain white rice
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1 dash hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco(R)) (optional)
1 pinch ground black pepper
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce, divided

1
Chop reserved green bell pepper tops and measure out 1/4 cup.
2
Bring a pot of water to a boil; cook whole green bell peppers until slightly tender, about 5 minutes. Drain and season inside of bell peppers with a little salt.
3
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef, onion, garlic, and reserved 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper in the hot skillet until ground beef is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease.
4
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
5
Stir canned tomatoes and liquid, rice, 1/2 cup water, Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon salt, hot sauce, and black pepper into ground beef mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover skillet with a lid, and simmer until rice is tender, 15 to 18 minutes.
6
Stir 3/4 the mozzarella cheese and 3/4 the tomato sauce into ground beef-rice mixture. Stuff bell peppers with ground beef-rice mixture; top each with remaining mozzarella cheese and tomato sauce. Arrange stuffed peppers in a baking dish. Cover dish with aluminum foil.
7
Bake in the preheated oven until cooked through and cheese is melted, 30 to 35 minutes.

535

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 green bell peppers, tops and seeds removed (reserve tops), salt to taste, 1 pound ground beef, 1/2 cup chopped onion, and more.

Yes, Di'S Stuffed Green 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.

Di'S Stuffed Green Peppers

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