Stuffed Pepper Casserole Recipe

Name: Stuffed Pepper Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 large green peppers (about 2 1/2 lb.); 2 Tbsp. margarine, melted; 1/2 c. chopped onion; 1/2 c. chopped celery; 1 can (1 lb.) tomatoes (undrained); 1 can (8 oz.) tomato sauce; 1 clove garlic, crushed; 1 tsp. dried basil leaves; 1 tsp. dried oregano leaves; 2 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. pepper; 1 egg; 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce; 1 1/2 lb. ground chuck; 1 1/2 c. cooked white rice

Servings: persons

6 large green peppers (about 2 1/2 lb.)
2 Tbsp. margarine, melted
1/2 c. chopped onion
1/2 c. chopped celery
1 can (1 lb.) tomatoes (undrained)
1 can (8 oz.) tomato sauce
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 tsp. dried basil leaves
1 tsp. dried oregano leaves
2 1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 egg
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 lb. ground chuck
1 1/2 c. cooked white rice

1
Cut off tops of peppers; remove ribs and seeds.
2
Chop edible portion of tops; set aside.
3
Wash peppers.
4
Place peppers in large kettle with 2-quarts salted water.
5
Bring to boiling; cover, reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes.
6
Drain peppers; set aside.
7
In hot margarine in medium skillet, saute chopped green pepper, onion and celery, 3 to 5 minutes, until tender.
8
Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, garlic, basil, oregano, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
9
Simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes.
10
Preheat oven to 350u00b0. Meanwhile, in large mixing bowl, combine remaining salt and pepper and Worcestershire.
11
Beat with spoon to blend.
12
Add chuck, rice and 1 cup of tomato mixture, mixing well.
13
Stuff peppers with meat mixture.
14
Place in 3-quart casserole.
15
Pour remaining tomato mixture over peppers.
16
Bake, uncovered, 1 hour.

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* 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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 large green peppers (about 2 1/2 lb.), 2 Tbsp. margarine, melted, 1/2 c. chopped onion, 1/2 c. chopped celery, and more.

Yes, Stuffed Pepper Casserole falls under the General 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.

Stuffed Pepper Casserole

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