Stuffed Bell Peppers With Cloves Recipe

Name: Stuffed Bell Peppers With Cloves
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 -4 large bell peppers; 1 1/2 lbs ground beef or 1 1/2 lbs turkey; 1 slice bread, crumbled (or equivalent in bread crumbs); 1 egg; 1 medium onion, finely chopped, divided use; 1 teaspoon table salt, divided use; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, divided use; 4 tablespoons ketchup (optional); 1/2 cup skim milk; 4 cups tomatoes, chopped (fresh, frozen or canned); 2 tablespoons flour; 3 cloves; 1/2 teaspoon sugar

Servings: persons

2 -4 large bell peppers
1 1/2 lbs ground beef or 1 1/2 lbs turkey
1 slice bread, crumbled (or equivalent in bread crumbs)
1 egg
1 medium onion, finely chopped, divided use
1 teaspoon table salt, divided use
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, divided use
4 tablespoons ketchup (optional)
1/2 cup skim milk
4 cups tomatoes, chopped (fresh, frozen or canned)
2 tablespoons flour
3 cloves
1/2 teaspoon sugar

1
Peppers: Slice tops off peppers and remove seeds. Cut small hole in bottom of each for drainage. Boil a few minutes, covered, in small amount of water. Remove from water and drain.
2
Filling: Mix the meat, bread, egg, about 1/2 cup of the onion, 3/4 t. salt (or to taste), pepper to taste, ketchup and milk. (My mom did not include the ingredients for her meatloaf so I copied most of the ingredients from Recipe #54257 as they sounded pretty close to what she uses!).
3
Stuff peppers. If you have too much meat, form extra into pepper-sized balls.
4
Tomato sauce: Mom uses about four cups of fresh (frozen) or one lg. can of canned tomatoes. Heat with a couple tablespoons flour, salt and pepper to taste, chopped onion and more green pepper if you want, and maybe three cloves. Mom suggests adding a little sugar to tomato-based dishes, maybe half a teaspoons.
5
Arrange peppers in a deep casserole (Mom uses a deep square Corning one).
6
Pour tomato sauce over the top. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for about an hour. Serve with boiled potatoes.

590

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 -4 large bell peppers, 1 1/2 lbs ground beef or 1 1/2 lbs turkey, 1 slice bread, crumbled (or equivalent in bread crumbs), 1 egg, and more.

Yes, Stuffed Bell Peppers With Cloves 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!

Stuffed Bell Peppers With Cloves

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Variations & substitutions

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