Indulge in a culinary journey with Mom's Stuffed Bell Peppers, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This classic dish, lovingly crafted with vibrant bell peppers, savory ground beef, aromatic rice, and a medley of herbs and spices, promises a delightful and satisfying meal. Whether you're seeking a comforting family dinner or a hearty dish to impress guests, Mom's Stuffed Bell Peppers are sure to deliver. Explore variations of this timeless recipe, including a vegetarian option featuring a flavorful combination of quinoa, black beans, and roasted vegetables, all nestled within tender bell peppers. Discover the secrets to creating perfect stuffed bell peppers, from selecting the ideal peppers to achieving the perfect balance of flavors. With step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, you'll be well-equipped to recreate this beloved dish in your own kitchen.
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MOM'S STUFFED BELL PEPPERS (NO MEAT)
Make and share this Mom's Stuffed Bell Peppers (No Meat) recipe from Food.com.
Provided by laurenpie
Categories Cheese
Time 45m
Yield 6 , 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Remove tops from bell peppers (retain), remove seeds. Boil bell peppers and tops in large pan of salted water for 5 minutes. Remove, drain, cool. Arrange in baking dish.
- Mix rice with cubed cheese, set aside.
- Saute onion in butter, stir in flour. Add milk, boil and stir until thick and smooth. Remove from heat and combine with rice mixture. Stuff bell peppers, and cover each with it's stem top.
- Pour 1/4" water in bottom of pan, then bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 319.7, Fat 13.5, SaturatedFat 8.4, Cholesterol 41.3, Sodium 388.4, Carbohydrate 39, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 3.4, Protein 11
MOM'S STUFFED PEPPERS
Give this American comfort food classic an Italian-American twist with ground beef, Parmesan, basil, and tomato sauce.
Provided by Adriana Trigiani
Categories HarperCollins Bell Pepper Ground Beef Dinner Parmesan Garlic Parsley
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Combine the beef with all the other filling ingredients, then stuff the peppers all the way to the top. It's fine if the peppers bulge a bit.
- Stand the peppers on end in a casserole dish and drizzle the olive oil over them. Bake at 400°F for 15 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 375°F and pour the tomato sauce around them. Continue baking until the peppers brown, about 30 minutes. Bring to the table in the casserole dish and serve.
MOM'S STUFFED BELL PEPPERS
Make and share this Mom's Stuffed Bell Peppers recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Noni Suzanne
Categories Meat
Time 50m
Yield 6 peppers, 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cut tops off bell peppers, making a bell pepper "bowl".
- Remove seeds and membrane, rinsing well under cold water.
- Par-boil peppers for approximately 5 minutes.
- Remove peppers from boiling water and place in a 9 x 13 baking dish.
- Brown ground beef and drain any excess fat.
- Add chopped onion to ground beef, stirring every few minutes.
- Meanwhile, make rice by boiling the cup of water and butter, adding rice and simmering until rice is cooked, as you would normally make steamed rice.
- While rice is cooking, mix tomato sauce, sugar and basil together in a seperate bowl.
- When rice is done, add to meat and onion mixture.
- Add half of the sauce and half of the cheddar cheese to meat mixture, stirring all together.
- Spoon meat mixture into each bell pepper; if you have any left over you can spoon some around the peppers as well.
- Spoon remaining sauce mixture over each bell pepper and top with remaining cheese.
- Bake at 350 for approx 20 minutes.
- NOTE: Although this sounds like a lot of steps to go through, this is one of those recipes where you can be doing more than one thing at a time.
- I usually start my water to boil for the par-boiling of the peppers at the same time I'm browing the ground beef and chopping my onion, and cleaning the bell peppers.
- I am also guilty of making more sauce than needed, and adding more cheese than necessary. I really don't think you can screw this up -- it's just a matter of personal taste, so feel free to play with the amounts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 421.6, Fat 20.5, SaturatedFat 12.7, Cholesterol 61.8, Sodium 970, Carbohydrate 42.9, Fiber 7, Sugar 15.4, Protein 19.6
MOM'S STUFFED BELL PEPPERS
Green bell peppers stuffed with a delicious ground beef mixture, served over rice! This recipe also works great with ground turkey.
Provided by fsukay
Categories Rice
Time 55m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350.
- Blanch peppers in boiling water for 5 minutes. Remove and place in glass baking pan. Set pan aside.
- Cook meat and onion in skillet on medium heat until meat it browned, then drain excess liquid.
- Add salt, pepper, oregano, tomato sauce, and beef broth. Simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Mix in parsley.
- Stuff green peppers with meat mixture.
- Cover pan with tin foil and bake for 15 minutes.
- *Uncover, top each pepper with 1/4 cup of cheese (optional), and bake for another 5 minutes. (*uncover and cook even if you do not add the cheese).
- Serve each pepper over 1 cup of rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 977.3, Fat 18.4, SaturatedFat 7, Cholesterol 77.1, Sodium 736.6, Carbohydrate 161.9, Fiber 8.5, Sugar 6, Protein 36
MOM'S STUFFED BELL PEPPERS
What I love most about these stuffed peppers is that the meat goes in uncooked, so it forms kind of a solid "meatball" in the pepper. I think these are much better than the stuffed peppers where the meat is cooked first and stays "loose". If someone in your family does not like peppers, make some meatballs from the mixture and drop them in the pot along with the stuffed peppers. Enjoy!
Provided by Karen..
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h5m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cut the top section of the peppers off and discard.
- Remove seeds and rinse the inside of peppers.
- Parboil peppers until slightly tender.
- Saute onions in butter until tender.
- Combine ground beef, cooked rice, egg, salt, pepper and half of the sauteed onions.
- Stuff each pepper with the ground beef mixture.
- Place stuffed peppers in a stock pot or dutch oven.
- Combine crushed tomatoes and tomato soup and pour on top of the peppers.
- Sprinkle the remaining sauteed onions on top of peppers.
- Bring to a boil and then reduce heat.
- Stir GENTLY occasionally.
- Simmer for about 45 minutes or until meat is no longer pink.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 503, Fat 22.5, SaturatedFat 9.2, Cholesterol 131.2, Sodium 1291.7, Carbohydrate 48.8, Fiber 8, Sugar 10.4, Protein 30.1
Tips:
- Choose the right bell peppers: Look for large, firm bell peppers with smooth skin and no blemishes. Avoid peppers that are cracked or bruised.
- Prepare the bell peppers properly: Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and ribs. Rinse the peppers thoroughly and pat them dry.
- Cook the rice ahead of time: This will save you time and ensure that the rice is cooked perfectly.
- Use a variety of fillings: Get creative with your fillings! You can use ground beef, turkey, chicken, or pork. You can also add vegetables, such as onions, celery, carrots, and corn. And don't forget the cheese!
- Stuff the bell peppers tightly: This will help to prevent the peppers from falling apart during cooking.
- Bake the bell peppers at a high temperature: This will help to create a nice crust on the peppers and prevent them from becoming soggy.
- Serve the bell peppers hot: Stuffed bell peppers are best served hot out of the oven. You can garnish them with parsley or cilantro for a pop of color.
Conclusion:
Stuffed bell peppers are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They're perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. With so many different variations to choose from, you're sure to find a recipe that you'll love. So next time you're looking for a tasty and satisfying meal, give stuffed bell peppers a try!
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