Ham-Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipe

Name: Ham-Stuffed Bell Peppers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 c. butter or margarine; 1/2 c. chopped onion; 1/4 c. chopped celery; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 c. ground fully cooked ham; 1 (7 1/2 oz.) can tomatoes, cut up; 1/2 c. tomato juice; 1 1/4 c. coarsely crushed saltine crackers (27 crackers); 1 egg, beaten; 1/2 tsp. sugar; several dashes of bottled hot pepper sauce; 1/8 tsp. ground red pepper; 4 green peppers, halved crosswise and seeded; 1 Tbsp. butter or margarine, melted

Servings: persons

1/4 c. butter or margarine
1/2 c. chopped onion
1/4 c. chopped celery
1 clove garlic, minced
1 c. ground fully cooked ham
1 (7 1/2 oz.) can tomatoes, cut up
1/2 c. tomato juice
1 1/4 c. coarsely crushed saltine crackers (27 crackers)
1 egg, beaten
1/2 tsp. sugar
several dashes of bottled hot pepper sauce
1/8 tsp. ground red pepper
4 green peppers, halved crosswise and seeded
1 Tbsp. butter or margarine, melted

1
In a large skillet, melt the 1/4 cup butter.
2
Add the onion, celery and garlic; cook until tender.
3
Add the ham, undrained tomatoes and tomato juice.
4
Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, about 10 minutes or until liquid is slightly reduced.
5
Stir in 1 cup of the crushed crackers, the egg, sugar, hot pepper sauce and ground red pepper.
6
Meanwhile in a large saucepan, cook the green pepper halves in boiling water for 3 to 4 minutes; invert to drain.
7
Fill pepper halves with the ham-vegetable mixture.
8
Arrange peppers in a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan.
9
Cover with foil.
10
Bake in a 350u00b0 oven for 10 minutes.

325

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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: 1/4 c. butter or margarine, 1/2 c. chopped onion, 1/4 c. chopped celery, 1 clove garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Ham-Stuffed Bell Peppers falls under the General 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.

Ham-Stuffed Bell Peppers

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