unstuffed creamy stuffed peppers

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Tonya Conca
Warwick, RI

This recipe was given to me by a co-worker when I was saying I had an abundance of peppers from my garden.

(2 ratings)
yield 6 -8
prep time 30 Min
cook time 30 Min

Ingredients For unstuffed creamy stuffed peppers

  • 2 lb
    ground beef ( 10% fat)
  • 4 md
    sized bell peppers - multi color
  • 2 c
    cooked brown rice
  • 2 c
    marinara sauce
  • 2 pinch
    fresh black pepper
  • 1 tsp
    garlic powder
  • 1 pinch
    sea salt
  • 2 tsp
    italian blend seasoning
  • 1 c
    sour cream
  • 1 pkg
    shredded swiss cheese

How To Make unstuffed creamy stuffed peppers

  • 1
    This goes in the oven so try to use a fry pan that is stove top to oven friendly. If not put in a baking dish before step 5.
  • 2
    1. Crumble & Brown ground beef. While beef is browning rough chop peppers, not to fine you want hunks in the dish. Also boil rice – (I used 2 bags of success boil in bag brown rice – it’s quick for this recipe)
  • 3
    2. Once ground beef is browned (drain if necessary but if using 10% fat there should be no grease) - use med low flame - add the diced peppers and let them get softer but not mushy. Al dente is good. Add black pepper, garlic powder, sea salt and Italian seasoning. Stir together.
  • 4
    3. While peppers are softening drain rice, then add to ground beef mixture, mix together
  • 5
    4. Next add marinara sauce and sour cream to mixture. Mix together. Take off the stove and sprinkle with the shredded Swiss cheese – coat well – (if you don’t like Swiss use another but try to keep it mild)
  • 6
    5. Put in 400 degree oven top rack for 20- 25 minutes or until cheese browns a bit.

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