Stuffed Green Peppers Recipe

What is it about the smell of classic stuffed peppers that gets me right in the feels? It’s the best of simple ingredients–fresh beef, onions, tomatoes, and seasonings that come together in their own little portable, edible bowls.

As a kid my mom forced me to eat it. It’s basically a deconstructed stuffed pepper made with all the same ingredients–and the first time I made these peppers for Jeremy, we sat down, took a bite and looked at each other–” Texas Hash,” we said.

Now if I’m being totally honest, these peppers are great. They have the basic ingredients, no fuss and no frills, and they really are the best slate for you to experiment with. And I actually like every single ingredient that’s in them, just as long as my mom doesn’t make them.

I know you will enjoy them–if your mom didn’t ruin you with years of Texas Hash.

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Classic Stuffed Peppers

Classic stuffed peppers go the traditional route and deliver the familiar flavors you crave.

Prep: 15min

Total: 40min

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 376 kcal, Carbohydrate 52 g, Protein 16 g, Fat 12 g, Saturated Fat 5 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Sodium 257 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 8 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 4 very large green bell peppers or about 5 small ones
• 15 ounce can tomato sauce
• 1/2 pound ground beef or turkey
• 1/3 cup chopped onion
• 1 cup cooked brown or white rice
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

Instruction:

1. Cut the tops off the peppers and remove the seeds. Place the peppers in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a simmer and cook 3 minutes, just until the peppers are slightly soft. Drain, rinse with cool water and set aside on paper towels to drain.
2. In a skillet, heat the ground beef and onion and cook until no pink remains. Drain.
3. Add the salt, pepper, rice, garlic powder and half of the tomato sauce.
4. Stir well and spoon into the peppers.
5. Top with the other half of the tomato sauce.
6. Bake in an ungreased dish at 350 for 25-30 minutes. Serve warm.

How to Make Stuffed Green Peppers | Allrecipes.com

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