stuffed sweet peppers
(2 ratings)
Quick and easy and best of all, they taste as good as they smell while cooking. I hope you will enjoy.
(2 ratings)
yield
4 - 5
prep time
15 Min
cook time
1 Hr 40 Min
method
Bake
Ingredients For stuffed sweet peppers
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4 - 5 red bell peppers, tops cut off and kept aside
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1/2 onion, finely chopped
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2 cloves garlic, finely minced
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1 tbsp tomato paste
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8 oz ground beef
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1/4 cup zucchini diced
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8 oz chopped tomatoes
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1/4 cup red wine
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1/4 cup water
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1 cup rice
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2 tbsp old cheddar cheese, shredded
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2 tbsp parsley, finely chopped
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salt and pepper to taste
How To Make stuffed sweet peppers
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1Preheat oven to 375°F.
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2Cut the tops off the peppers, clean out completely, rinse with cold water and set aside until needed.
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3Add 1 tbsp olive oil into a pan and fry onion and garlic until golden brown.
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4Next add the tomato paste and fry for 1 minute, stirring constantly, then add the ground beef and fry 10 minutes. (until golden brown)
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5Now toss in the zucchini, frying for 2 minutes; then add the tomatoes, water and wine. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
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6Cook the rice as you normally would but for only 8 minutes as it finishes cooking in the oven. Strain and set aside until needed.
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7Dab some oil on the peppers and pepper tops and put them in the oven to bake for about 15 - 20 minutes.
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8Remove the sauce from heat and add in the rice, cheese and parsley. Taste and season with salt and pepper if necessary, fill the peppers and top with lids.
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9Place the stuffed peppers in a pan and bake for 45 minutes .
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