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pan fried meatloaf in tricolor peppers

(2 ratings)
chefjlv avatar
Recipe by
janet vinson
@chefjlv
Stratford, CT

This recipe has now become our favorite way to have stuffed peppers. It is even great as a leftover

(2 ratings)
yield 5 serving(s)
prep time 30 Min
cook time 1 Hr

Ingredients For pan fried meatloaf in tricolor peppers

  • 1
    green bell pepper
  • 1
    red bell pepper
  • 1
    orange or yellow bell pepper
  • 1/2 lb
    ground beef
  • 1/2 lb
    ground veal or, ground chicken or turkey
  • 2 slice
    white bread cubed
  • 1 can
    28 oz crushed tomatoes with basil
  • 2 clove
    minced garlic
  • 1
    egg
  • 1
    small onion choppped
  • 1 Tbsp
    dried sage
  • 1 tsp
    worcestershire sauce
  • 1 dash
    red pepper flakes
  • 1 tsp
    hot sauce
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tsp
    smoked paprika
  • left over tops and bottoms of peppers
  • 2 c
    cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1/4 c
    parmigiano-reggiano, grated
  • olive oil

How To Make pan fried meatloaf in tricolor peppers

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 400 degrees
  • 2
    Wash peppers. Cut top and bottom of each pepper off and set aside. Remove core and seeds.
  • 3
    Cut each peppers into 3 (1") rings, place aside.
  • 4
    In large bowl, add all ingredients (except crushed tomatoes - only put in 1/2 cup in bowl and set the rest aside.) Add pepper tops & bottoms (chopped)in bowl.
  • 5
    Heat about 1-2 tbsps of olive oil in frying pan. (Must be a pan that can be put in oven at 400 degrees)
  • 6
    Take one ring of pepper and stuff with meat. Continue till all rings are stuffed.
  • 7
    Add to heated oil and cook for 5 minutes on each side till browned. All rings should fit in this pan.
  • 8
    Put in remaining crushed tomatoes now and bring to boil.
  • 9
    Add salt & pepper. (If sauce too thick, add a little water) Do not want soupy
  • 10
    Put in oven covered for 20-30 minutes till heated thru and cooked
  • 11
    Serve over mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta.
  • 12
    If reheating as leftovers, you may want to add a 14 oz can of diced or crushed tomatoes
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