Stuffed Peppers

Felt like I wanted to make something tonight that was somewhat out of the ordinary.  I ended up making stuffed peppers and I can not wait to see how they turned out.

Here is the recipe!  Yummm!

Stuffed Peppers with Ground 

Beef and Rice

These great tasting stuffed peppers make a delicious meal with a tossed salad, or serve with mashed or baked potatoes. Try this popular, tried-and-true recipe for a satisfying everyday family meal.


Cook Time: 1 hour, 25 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour, 25 minutes

Ingredients:6 green bell peppers
1 tablespoons butter

1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 teaspoon dried leaf oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried leaf 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 or chuck
1 1/2 cups cooked long-grain rice
shredded mild Cheddar cheese, about 1/2 to 3/4 cup, optional

Preparation:


Directions for stuffed peppers with ground beef and rice


Cut tops off peppers; remove seeds and membranes. Chop edible part of tops and set aside. Rinse peppers under cold water. Place peppers in a large pot; cover with salted water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 5 minutes. Drain peppers and set aside.


Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat until hot. Sauté chopped green pepper (from tops), chopped onion, and chopped celery for about 5 minutes, or until vegetables are tender. Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, crushed garlic, oregano, basil, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper. Simmer for about 10 minutes.


In a large mixing bowl, combine egg with remaining 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. Gently stir to blend; add ground beef, cooked rice, and 1 cup of the tomato mixture. Mix well. Stuff peppers with meat mixture and place in a 3-quart baking dish. Pour remaining tomato mixture over the stuffed peppers. Bake at 350° for 55 to 65 minutes. If desired, top stuffed peppers with a little shredded Cheddar cheese just before peppers are done; bake until cheese is melted.


Recipe for stuffed peppers serves 6.


Ok, so here is a picture of my end result.  So, so, so good.  And I even used turkey meat instead of ground beef and it still tasted pretty good (although I did need to sprinkle some extra salt and pepper to taste).  I am thinking since I substituted turkey meat for ground beef that I may have cut back on some of the calorie total too.  Sweet!