PAN FRIED MEATLOAF IN TRICOLOR PEPPERS

Pan Fried Meatloaf in Tricolor Peppers image

Provided by janet vinson

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 green bell pepper
1 red bell pepper
1 orange or yellow bell pepper
1/2 lb ground beef
1/2 lb ground veal or, ground chicken or turkey
2 slice white bread cubed
1 can(s) 28 oz crushed tomatoes with basil
2 clove minced garlic
1 egg
1 small onion choppped
1 Tbsp dried sage
1 tsp worcestershire sauce
1 dash(es) red pepper flakes
1 tsp hot sauce
salt and pepper to taste
1 tsp smoked paprika
left over tops and bottoms of peppers
2 c cheddar cheese, shredded
1/4 c parmigiano-reggiano, grated
olive oil

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees
2. Wash peppers. Cut top and bottom of each pepper off and set aside. Remove core and seeds.
3. Cut each peppers into 3 (1") rings, place aside.
4. In large bowl, add all ingredients (except crushed tomatoes - only put in 1/2 cup in bowl and set the rest aside.) Add pepper tops & bottoms (chopped)in bowl.
5. Heat about 1-2 tbsps of olive oil in frying pan. (Must be a pan that can be put in oven at 400 degrees)
6. Take one ring of pepper and stuff with meat. Continue till all rings are stuffed.
7. Add to heated oil and cook for 5 minutes on each side till browned. All rings should fit in this pan.
8. Put in remaining crushed tomatoes now and bring to boil.
9. Add salt & pepper. (If sauce too thick, add a little water) Do not want soupy
10. Put in oven covered for 20-30 minutes till heated thru and cooked
11. Serve over mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta.
12. If reheating as leftovers, you may want to add a 14 oz can of diced or crushed tomatoes