**Stuffed Green Peppers: A Culinary Symphony of Flavors and Textures**
Embark on a culinary journey with our enticing stuffed green peppers, a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. Dive into a world of culinary delight with three distinct recipes, each offering a unique interpretation of this classic dish. Indulge in the zesty and aromatic traditional stuffed green peppers, bursting with savory ground beef, fluffy rice, and a medley of vibrant vegetables, all enveloped in a tangy tomato sauce.
Next, embark on a flavorful adventure with our vegetarian stuffed green peppers, a delightful symphony of roasted vegetables, earthy lentils, and aromatic herbs, nestled in tender green bell peppers and bathed in a creamy tomato sauce. Lastly, treat yourself to a taste of the Mediterranean with our Greek-style stuffed green peppers, a harmonious blend of fragrant lamb, juicy tomatoes, aromatic oregano, and tangy feta cheese, all wrapped in tender green peppers and enveloped in a vibrant tomato sauce.
STUFFED GREEN PEPPERS
My family always asks me to make this dish for them, especially in the summer when fresh tomatoes and green peppers are readily available. I got the recipe from my mother-in-law. -Helen Englehart, Maplewood, Minnesota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, combine tomatoes, onion, celery, tomato sauce, water, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, 10-15 minutes. , Meanwhile, cut tops off the green peppers and remove seeds; set aside. In a bowl, combine ground beef, rice, basil and remaining salt and pepper; mix well. Fill peppers with beef mixture. Carefully place peppers in tomato sauce. Spoon some sauce over tops of peppers. , Cover and simmer until beef is cooked and peppers are tender, 40-45 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 324 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 1565mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 27g protein.
STUFFED GREEN PEPPERS II
An easy and delicious way to prepare green peppers as a main dish.
Provided by jcbrown1971
Categories Main Dish Recipes Stuffed Main Dish Recipes Stuffed Bell Pepper Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large skillet or medium stock pot, brown the beef and onion over medium heat. Drain fat. Add rice, water, diced tomatoes, and stewed tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer until rice is tender. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- Cut the tops off the bell peppers and clean out the seeds and membrane. (Note: You may have to slightly slice the bottom of the peppers to make them stand up.) Fill peppers with meat mixture.
- Place in a casserole dish and bake in a preheated oven for 20 minutes or until peppers are as tender as you like. Served topped with spaghetti sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 414.4 calories, Carbohydrate 39.6 g, Cholesterol 75.9 mg, Fat 16.5 g, Fiber 6.6 g, Protein 26.7 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 635.6 mg, Sugar 15.6 g
STUFFED GREEN PEPPER
My family especially enjoys this dish in the summer when fresh tomatoes and green peppers are readily available. This recipe was given to me by my mother-in-law, they always ask me to make it for them!
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h5m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, combine the tomatoes, onion, celery, tomato sauce, water, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 10-15 minutes. Meanwhile, cut tops off of green peppers and remove seeds; set aside. , In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, rice, basil and remaining salt and pepper. Fill peppers with beef mixture. Carefully place peppers in tomato sauce. Spoon some sauce over tops of peppers. , Cover and simmer for 40-45 minutes or until beef is cooked and peppers are tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 324 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 1565mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 27g protein.
STUFFED PEPPERS
Hundreds of satisfied home cooks agree: this stuffed peppers recipe is a winner. It's been proudly served at dinner tables across America ever since it first appeared in the Betty Crocker™ cookbook. And it's no wonder why-even picky eaters love stuffed peppers (hint: they taste like cheeseburgers).
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 55m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F.
- Cut thin slice from stem end of each bell pepper to remove top of pepper. Remove seeds and membranes; rinse peppers. If necessary, cut thin slice from bottom of each pepper so they stand up straight. In 4-quart Dutch oven, add enough water to cover peppers. Heat to boiling; add peppers. Cook about 2 minutes; drain.
- In 10-inch skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is brown; drain. Stir in rice, salt, garlic and 1 cup of the tomato sauce; cook until hot.
- Stuff peppers with beef mixture. Stand peppers upright in ungreased 8-inch square glass baking dish. Pour remaining tomato sauce over peppers.
- Cover tightly with foil. Bake 10 minutes. Uncover and bake about 15 minutes longer or until peppers are tender. Sprinkle with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 390, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 29 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1470 mg, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 1 g
STUFFED GREEN BELL PEPPERS II
You can blanch the peppers ahead of time for 3 min in boiling water and then freeze them for later use.
Provided by Cindy Hartlin
Categories Vegetable
Time 32m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cut green pepper in half lengthwise; remove core and seeds.
- Place peppers, hollow-side-up, in a shallow, heat-resistant, non-metallic baking dish.
- In a medium-sized bowl, crumble beef.
- Add rice, salt, pepper, oregano, garlic powder, water, egg and 1/2 cup of tomato sauce. Mix until thoroughly combined.
- Spoon mixture into pepper halves.
- Spoon remaining tomato sauce over peppers.
- Heat, covered loosely with wax paper, 14 minutes in Micro- wave Oven or until meat is cooked and peppers are as tender as desired.
- Allow to stand 4 minutes, covered, before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 316, Fat 14.6, SaturatedFat 6.2, Cholesterol 125.9, Sodium 1008.9, Carbohydrate 21.3, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 2.9, Protein 26.2
STUFFED GREEN PEPPERS
These are super classic and so simple to make. Use leftover rice or thawed frozen rice. For an easy variation, try shredded fontina or Gruyere cheese.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories appetizer
Time 2h
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Add about 2 inches of water to a large pot fitted with a steamer insert, and bring to a high simmer. Arrange the peppers in the steamer, cover the pot and cook, rotating the peppers as needed, until they are very tender and pliable, about 25 minutes. Remove the peppers with a slotted spoon, and drain upside-down on paper towels.
- Put the oil, onions and a pinch of salt in a large skillet over medium heat, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are soft and translucent, about 8 minutes. Raise the heat to medium-high. Add the beef, garlic, 2 teaspoons salt and a few grinds of pepper, and cook, stirring and breaking the beef up, until browned and mostly cooked through, about 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes, bring to a simmer, then remove from the heat. Let cool in the skillet for at least 10 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl, add the rice, parsley, 1 cup of the mozzarella, breadcrumbs, eggs and Worcestershire and mix to combine.
- Stand the peppers up in a 9-by-13 inch baking dish. If they fall over, cut away a little of the bottoms (without cutting through the pepper) to make a flat surface.
- Generously fill and pack the peppers with the meat-rice mixture. Top with the remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella. Add just enough water to the pan to cover the bottom to help steam the peppers. Loosely cover with foil, and bake until the peppers are tender and the filling is heated through, about 30 minutes. Remove the foil, and continue to bake for 10 minutes more.
GROUND BEEF STUFFED GREEN BELL PEPPERS
Green peppers stuffed with Lean ground beef, onions and Celery. Tip: You can blanch the peppers in boiling water for 3 min and freeze them for later use.
Provided by Cindy Hartlin
Categories Vegetable
Time 1h10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Cut each bell pepper lengthwise in half.
- Wash the insides and outsides of the peppers after removing the seeds and membranes.
- Cook the peppers in the boiling salted water for 5 minutes then drain and set aside. Cook and stir the meat, onion and celery in a large skillet until the meat is brown.
- Drain off the excess fat. Stir in half of the tomato sauce and the remaining ingredients, heat to boiling then reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 5 minutes.
- Place the peppers, cut sides up, in an ungreased baking pan 9 X 9 X 2 or 8 X 8 X 2-inches.
- Spoon the meat filling into each of the pepper half evenly and then cover the pan with aluminum foil.
- Bake for 25 minutes then uncover and top with the remaining tomato sauce and bake an additional 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 295.3, Fat 13.5, SaturatedFat 5.8, Cholesterol 79.4, Sodium 1011.8, Carbohydrate 20.3, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 6.2, Protein 24.7
Tips:
- Choose the right peppers: Look for bell peppers that are firm, smooth, and have a deep green color. Avoid peppers that have blemishes or bruises.
- Prepare the peppers: Cut the tops off the peppers and remove the seeds and ribs. Rinse the peppers thoroughly and pat them dry.
- Cook the rice: While you are preparing the filling, cook the rice according to the package directions. Once the rice is cooked, let it cool slightly.
- Make the filling: Combine the ground beef, cooked rice, onion, celery, and garlic in a large bowl. Season the mixture with salt, pepper, and any other desired spices. Mix until well combined.
- Stuff the peppers: Spoon the filling into the prepared pepper shells. Pack the filling tightly, but do not overstuff the peppers.
- Bake the peppers: Place the stuffed peppers in a baking dish and add 1 cup of water to the bottom of the dish. Cover the dish with foil and bake the peppers at 350°F for 45 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and the filling is cooked through.
- Serve the peppers: Once the peppers are cooked, let them cool slightly before serving. Serve the peppers with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a salad.
Conclusion:
Stuffed green peppers are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. With so many different variations on the classic recipe, there is sure to be a stuffed green pepper recipe that everyone will enjoy. So next time you are looking for a hearty and satisfying meal, give stuffed green peppers a try!
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