stuffed green peppers

Recipe by
Janice Splaha
North Versailles, PA

This is not my Mom's recipe but it is someone's Mom's and I'm glad I found it. It's my favorite recipe for Stuffed Peppers.

yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 25 Min
cook time 2 Hr
method Stove Top

Ingredients For stuffed green peppers

  • 2 lb
    ground beef
  • 1 md
    onion, diced
  • 1/2 c
    raw, long grain white rice
  • 1 tsp
    oregano flakes
  • 2 tsp
    garlic powder
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 c
    water
  • 6
    green peppers
  • 1 can
    tomato juice ( i use v-8 juice) 40 ounces
  • 1/4 c
    shortening (i use butter)
  • 1/4 c
    all purpose flour
  • 1/2 c
    white sugar

How To Make stuffed green peppers

  • 1
    Mix ground beef, onion, rice, salt, pepper, oregano and garlic powder. Stuff the peppers with the meat mixture.
  • 2
    In a large pot, pour the entire can of tomato juice. Rinse can out with the water. Place peppers into the pot. Cover and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 1 to 2 hours, until peppers are tender.
  • 3
    In a large skillet, melt the shortening (butter). Sprinkle in the flour and whisk until smooth. Cook roux until it deepens to a medium brown. Stir frequently so it doesn't burn.
  • 4
    Using a slotted spoon remove peppers from pot. Add the roux to the tomato juice, (it will bubble for a few seconds, it is normal) Stir well. After it thickens, add the sugar and more salt and pepper, if desired. It will be sweet, it should be.

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