Friday, March 22, 2019
Stuffed bell peppers make a delicious everyday meal with a tossed salad and mashed or baked potatoes. The filling in this classic version includes ground beef and rice. Because the ground beef is not browned before it's added to the peppers, it should be quite lean (85/15 to 90/10). Replace the ground beef with ground turkey thighs for a lighter option.
This tried-and-true recipe is a family favorite, and many people consider the dish a comfort food. Make these easy stuffed peppers and find out why the dish is so popular!
Prep 25 mins
Cook 85 mins
Total time 110 mins
Yield 6 servings
INGREDIENTS
- 6 green bell peppers (large, or a choose a combination of colors)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 clove garlic (crushed and minced)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 2 teaspoons salt (divided)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper (divided)
- 1 egg (lightly beaten)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
- 1 1/2 cups long-grain rice (cooked)
- Optional: Shredded mild cheddar cheese (about 1/2 to 3/4 cup)
INSTRUCTIONS
Get the full instruction @ www.thespruceeats.com
