Shrimp Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipe

Name: Shrimp Stuffed Bell Peppers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 to 8 bell peppers, blanched; 2 Tbsp. shortening; 1 1/2 lb. chopped boiled shrimp (or 1 lb. ground beef); 3 c. cooked rice; 1 onion; 1/2 c. green onion; 1 rib chopped celery; salt and pepper to taste; 1 beaten egg; 1 tsp. Italian seasoning; 1 small can tomato sauce; 1 tsp. sugar; 1 c. Ragu sauce (no meat kind); 1 to 2 tsp. paprika; 1/2 c. chopped cheese (optional)

Servings: persons

6 to 8 bell peppers, blanched
2 Tbsp. shortening
1 1/2 lb. chopped boiled shrimp (or 1 lb. ground beef)
3 c. cooked rice
1 onion
1/2 c. green onion
1 rib chopped celery
salt and pepper to taste
1 beaten egg
1 tsp. Italian seasoning
1 small can tomato sauce
1 tsp. sugar
1 c. Ragu sauce (no meat kind)
1 to 2 tsp. paprika
1/2 c. chopped cheese (optional)

1
Brown onions and celery (if use beef, brown it also) in shortening.
2
Add rice, chopped shrimp, egg, cheese, Italian seasoning and salt and pepper to taste.
3
Stuff peppers firmly with stuffing.
4
Place in a 5-quart heavy boiler with tomato sauce, Ragu and sugar.
5
Add approximately 2 cups water.
6
Sprinkle peppers with paprika.
7
Boil on medium heat for about 1 hour with pot covered.

1123

kcal

Calories

Fat

173

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 to 8 bell peppers, blanched, 2 Tbsp. shortening, 1 1/2 lb. chopped boiled shrimp (or 1 lb. ground beef), 3 c. cooked rice, and more.

Yes, Shrimp Stuffed Bell Peppers falls under the Seafood 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.

Shrimp Stuffed Bell Peppers

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