Not Just Another Stuffed Pepper Recipe

Name: Not Just Another Stuffed Pepper
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef (or 1/2 beef & 1/2 pork sausage); ½ cup onion (chopped); 6 green bell peppers (or); 10 banana peppers (sweet); 2 teaspoons beau monde seasoning (or season salt); ½ teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon italian seasoning; ¾ teaspoon kosher salt; ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 16 ounces canned tomatoes (more if peppers look dry); ½ cup rice; ½ cup green pepper; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; ¾ cup red wine; ¼ cup water (or beef broth); 1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)

Servings: persons

1 lb ground beef (or 1/2 beef & 1/2 pork sausage)
½ cup onion (chopped)
6 green bell peppers (or)
10 banana peppers (sweet)
2 teaspoons beau monde seasoning (or season salt)
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
¾ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
16 ounces canned tomatoes (more if peppers look dry)
½ cup rice
½ cup green pepper
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
¾ cup red wine
¼ cup water (or beef broth)
1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)

1
Cut tops off green peppers or sweet banana peppers, save tops, discard seeds & membranes, chop tops enough to make 1/2 cup.
2
Cook peppers in salted boiling water for 5 min, invert and drain well.
3
In a skillet, cook ground beef, port sausage, onions, and chopped peppers until meat is browned, drain off any fat.
4
Add undrained tomatoes, uncooked rice, wine,worchestershire sauce, salt, pepper,and seasonings.
5
Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 15-20 minute or until rice is tender, stir in cheese,.
6
Stuff peppers with meat mixture, place in baking dish, spoon any remaining meat mixture around peppers, cover and bake at 350 for 30-35 minute.

653

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* 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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb ground beef (or 1/2 beef & 1/2 pork sausage), ½ cup onion (chopped), 6 green bell peppers (or), 10 banana peppers (sweet), and more.

Yes, Not Just Another Stuffed Pepper 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Not Just Another Stuffed Pepper

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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