Stuffed Green Peppers(And Stuffed Zucchini And Stuf

Name: Stuffed Green Peppers(And Stuffed Zucchini And Stuffed Cabbage Rolls)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lg. green peppers OR 4 medium zucchini OR 8 medium to large cabbage leaves; 3/4 lb. sausage or ground beef; 1/3 c. chopped onion; 1 7-1/2 oz. can tomatoes, undrained and cut up OR 1 15-oz. can of tomato sauce for stuffed cabbage; 1/3 c. long grain rice; 1/2 c. water; 1/4 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. pepper; 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce; 1/2 tsp. dried basil OR 1/2 tsp. dried oregano; 1/2 c. shredded American cheese, divided; 1/2 tsp. sugar for stuffed cabbage

Servings: persons

2 lg. green peppers OR 4 medium zucchini OR 8 medium to large cabbage leaves
3/4 lb. sausage or ground beef
1/3 c. chopped onion
1 7-1/2 oz. can tomatoes, undrained and cut up OR 1 15-oz. can of tomato sauce for stuffed cabbage
1/3 c. long grain rice
1/2 c. water
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp. dried basil OR 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
1/2 c. shredded American cheese, divided
1/2 tsp. sugar for stuffed cabbage

1
Halve the peppers lengthwise, removing stem ends, seeds and membranes.
2
Immerse peppers in boiling water for 3 minutes. Sprinkle insides with salt and invert on paper towels to drain. In a skillet, cook the sausage or ground beef with the onion until the meat is brown and the onion is tender.
3
Drain the fat.
4
Stir in the undrained tomatoes, uncooked rice, worcestershire sauce, water, and salt and pepper.
5
Bring to a boil then reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 15-18 minutes, or until the rice is tender. Stir in 1/4 c. cheese.
6
Fill the peppers with the meat mixture and place them in an 8 x 8 inch baking dish with any remaining meat mixture.
7
Bake at 375u00b0 about 15 minutes, or until heated through. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
8
Let stand a couple minutes before serving.

437

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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.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lg. green peppers OR 4 medium zucchini OR 8 medium to large cabbage leaves, 3/4 lb. sausage or ground beef, 1/3 c. chopped onion, 1 7-1/2 oz. can tomatoes, undrained and cut up OR 1 15-oz. can of tomato sauce for stuffed cabbage, and more.

Yes, Stuffed Green Peppers(And Stuffed Zucchini And Stuffed Cabbage Rolls) falls under the Vegetarian 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 Green Peppers(And Stuffed Zucchini And Stuffed Cabbage Rolls)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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