MEATLOAF PEPPER BOATS

Meatloaf Pepper Boats image

Provided by Susan Feliciano

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb ground beef or sausage (i used turkey sausage)
3 large bell peppers, any color
1/4 c finely chopped green pepper
1/4 c finely chopped onion
2 tsp minced garlic
1 Tbsp olive oil
2 tsp dried basil leaves
1 tsp seasoned salt and pepper
1/4 c ketchup
1 egg
1 c cooked rice
extra ketchup for topping if desired

Steps:

1. Cut bell peppers into halves lengthwise, leaving part of stem on, and scoop out seeds and membranes. Preheat oven to 350°.
2. Sauté the onion and pepper in the olive oil for about 2 minutes; add garlic and sauté another 2 minutes.
3. Mix the meat, sautéed vegetables, seasonings, ketchup, egg and rice in a medium bowl.
4. Mix well and pack into the pepper halves, mounding each one like a meatloaf. Place in a baking dish and bake for 30 minutes. Then apply 2 tablespoons extra ketchup to the top of each pepper boat if desired, and continue baking another 15 minutes.
5. Peppers are done when meatloaf reaches internal temperature of 160°.