STUFFED GREEN PEPPERS

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A fantastic old-fashioned stuffed bell pepper recipe how grandma would make it. The combination of beef and pork gives these peppers a slightly different flavor profile. This is a satisfying dish. The combination of cheese inside the pepper and on top is perfect. Easy enough to cook any time, but they could easily be served for a...

Provided by Natalie Loop

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

6 green bell peppers, tops cut off and seeds removed
2 Tbsp vegetable oil
1 c finely chopped onion, yellow
1/2 c finely diced green bell peppers or peas
1/2 lb ground beef
1/2 lb ground pork or Italian sausage
2 Tbsp minced garlic
1/4 c finely chopped fresh parsley leaves
3/4 Tbsp salt
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
pinch red pepper flakes
2 c cooked long or medium grain white rice
1 can(s) tomato sauce, 15 oz. (for rice stuffing)
1 can(s) tomato sauce, 8 oz. (for on top of peppers)
water
1 c Gruyere cheese
1 c mozzarella cheese

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. In a large pot of boiling water, parboil the peppers until tender, 2-3 mins. Cook longer if you like your peppers soft. Remove with a slotted spoon and dry on paper towels.
3. In a large skillet or saute pan, heat the oil over med-high heat. Add the onions and chopped bell peppers and cook until soft, about 3 mins.
4. Add the beef, pork, or Italian sausage, fresh parsley, garlic, salt, pepper flakes, and black pepper.
5. Cook until the meat is browned, stirring with a heavy wooden spoon to break up the lumps, about 6-10 mins.
6. Add the rice and tomato sauce. Stir well. At this point, if want to substitute peas instead of diced peppers throw the peas in at this step and heat through 2 mins. Remove from heat and adjust the seasoning to taste.
7. Pour enough water into a baking dish to just cover the bottom, about 1/8"-1/4" deep. Place peppers in a baking dish. Stuff the bell peppers with the rice mixture halfway up. Then sprinkle with mozzarella & Gruyere.
8. Add another layer of rice mixture. Spread 1-2 Tbsp of tomato sauce on top of each pepper. If any leftover rice mixture fill in around the peppers. I don't usually measure I eyeball the ingredients and usually end up adding more.
9. Cover with foil. Cook peppers in the oven for about 30 mins or until tender.
10. Remove and sprinkle with more Gruyere and mozzarella. Return to oven another 15-20 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
11. Remove from oven, let rest for approximately 10 minutes before serving.