STUFFED PEPPERS, SOUTHERN STYLE

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Categories     Beef     Bake     Dinner     Healthy

Yield 6 people

Number Of Ingredients 17

6 green/red bell peppers
1 tbsp. butter
1 tbsp. olive oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
14.5 oz. can diced tomatoes
8 oz. can tomato sauce
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 tsp. dried leaf oregano
1/2 tsp. basil
2 tsps. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 egg
1 1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1.5 lbs. ground sirloin
1.5 cups cooked rice
3/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Cut off pepper tops; remove seeds & membranes. Chop edible parts of tops & set aside. Place peppers in a large pot & cover w/ salted water. Bring to a boil, reduce to simmer for 5 mins. Heat olive oil & butter in skillet until hot. Saute chopped green pepper (from tops), onion & celery for about 5 mins. Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, garlic, oregano, basil, 1 tsp. salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 mins. Combine egg with 1 tsp. salt, 1/4 tsp. pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir in cooked ground sirloin, cooked rice, and 1 cup of the tomato mixture. Mix well. Stuff peppers & place in 3 quart baking dish. Pour tomato mixture over peppers. Bake, covered, at 350 degreees for 55-65 mins. Top with cheese just before pepper are done. Serves 6.

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