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stuffed bell peppers

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Recipe by
Janet Crow
@jcrow216
Quinwood, WV

Growing up, stuffed peppers were a treat for us kids. Over the years I have played with Mama's recipe to suit my "grown up" taste and we just love these. Sometimes, I just make it for myself because my husband is not a big fan of peppers in general. So, when I do I take the extra filling and place in a flour tortilla with some lettuce and fresh tomatoes and wrap up as a burrito for him on those occasions.

yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For stuffed bell peppers

  • 2
    green or red bell peppers
  • 1 1/2 c
    cooked rice
  • 1 lb
    ground beef
  • 3
    green onions, sliced
  • 1 tsp
    oregano
  • 1 tsp
    cumin
  • 1/2 tsp
    chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp
    smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp
    garlic powder
  • 1 tsp
    worcestershire sauce
  • 5-6 dash
    hot sauce
  • 10 oz
    can petite diced tomatoes with green chilies
  • shredded mozzarella cheese

How To Make stuffed bell peppers

  • 1
    Cut the bell peppers in half (I like mine lengthwise) and remove the seeds. Place them in a pot of boiling water for 3 minutes. Remove to a baking dish.
  • 2
    In a skillet, brown the ground beef. Drain off the grease and add the onions and cook for 1 minute. Add in all the seasonings, Worcestershire sauce and hot sauce. Stir to combine well. Stir in the tomatoes with juice and cook for 1 minute. Stir in the rice and combine well.
  • 3
    Spoon the mixture into the pepper shells halfway and sprinkle with a little cheese. Fill the rest of the way and mound it on top then sprinkle with more cheese. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 20-25 minutes.
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