Three-Meat Stuffed Banana Peppers Recipe

Name: Three-Meat Stuffed Banana Peppers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 cups tomato sauce, divided; 24 banana peppers; 4 eggs, lightly beaten; 1 cup seasoned bread crumbs; 1-1/3 cups grated Parmesan cheese, divided; 1/4 cup minced fresh basil or 4 teaspoons dried basil; 6 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 pound ground beef; 1/2 pound bulk hot Italian sausage; 1/2 pound ground veal; 1/4 cup olive oil

Servings: persons

6 cups tomato sauce, divided
24 banana peppers
4 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1-1/3 cups grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1/4 cup minced fresh basil or 4 teaspoons dried basil
6 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 pound ground beef
1/2 pound bulk hot Italian sausage
1/2 pound ground veal
1/4 cup olive oil

1
Grease two 13-in. x 9-in. baking dishes. Spread 1/2 cup tomato sauce in each dish; set aside.
2
Cut tops off peppers and remove seeds. In a large bowl, combine the eggs, bread crumbs, 2/3 cup cheese, basil, garlic, salt and pepper. Crumble the beef, sausage and veal over mixture; mix well. Spoon into peppers.
3
In a large skillet, cook peppers in oil in batches over medium heat for 1-2 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Arrange 12 peppers in each prepared dish. Top with remaining sauce; sprinkle with remaining cheese.
4
Cover and freeze one dish for up to 3 months. Cover and bake the remaining dish at 350u00b0 for 35-40 minutes or until meat is no longer pink and peppers are tender.
5
Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Cover and bake at 350u00b0 for 45-50 minutes or until meat is no longer pink and peppers are tender.

1005

kcal

Calories

Fat

102

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

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 cups tomato sauce, divided, 24 banana peppers, 4 eggs, lightly beaten, 1 cup seasoned bread crumbs, and more.

Yes, Three-Meat Stuffed Banana Peppers 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.

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Three-Meat Stuffed Banana Peppers

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