Italian Stuffed Peppers Recipe

Name: Italian Stuffed Peppers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 green peppers; 1 pound ground chuck; 1 pound italian sausage or Jimmy Dean brand; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 dash pepper; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 3/4 teaspoon oregano; 1/2 teaspoon parsley flakes; 15 ounces tomato sauce; 1/2 can water; 6 cups white bread or 2 cooked rice; 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese grated, 1 small package; 1 teaspoon paprika

Servings: persons

6 green peppers
1 pound ground chuck
1 pound italian sausage or Jimmy Dean brand
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 dash pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
3/4 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon parsley flakes
15 ounces tomato sauce
1/2 can water
6 cups white bread or 2 cooked rice
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese grated, 1 small package
1 teaspoon paprika

1
Cut peppers in half lengthwise. Remove ribs and seeds. Parboil five minutes.
2
Arrange peppers in a large shallow baking dish. Heat two tablespoons salad oil.
3
Remove sausage casing, crumble sausage and brown in oil five minutes. Add chuck and brown until it loses it's redness. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, oregano and parsley. Add tomato sauce and water. Stir, bring to boil. Cover, reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes. Break bread into small pieces in large bowl; add cheese and paprika and stir to mix. Add meat mixture to bread; combine well.
4
Spoon filling into peppers, heaping each high. Cover with foil. Perforate foil with fork. Bake 40 minutes in 350 degree oven. Let set 10 minutes before serving.

1200

kcal

Calories

Fat

237

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 peppers, 1 pound ground chuck, 1 pound italian sausage or Jimmy Dean brand, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Italian Stuffed 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.

Italian Stuffed Peppers

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