Irmgard's Stuffed Bell Peppers

Submitted by Irmgard

"I got this recipe years ago from my sister but have made a few changes to make it my own."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 25mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 6 medium green bell peppers
• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1⁄2 cup chopped onion
• 2 minced garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
• salt and pepper
• 1 (19 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
• 1 (14 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1⁄4 cup water
• 1 cup raw long grain rice
• 4 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese

directions

1. Cut the tops off of the peppers; remove the seeds and membranes.
2. Parboil 5 minutes; drain.
3. Saute the beef, onion and garlic in a large skillet until lightly browned; add a little oil if the beef is very lean.
4. Add the Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, stewed tomatoes, 1/2 can tomato sauce, water and rice; stir well.
5. Bring to a boil; reduce the heat to low.
6. Cook, covered, for 15 minutes.
7. Place the peppers in a 2-quart casserole; stuff with the meat mixture.
8. Spoon any remaining meat mixture around the peppers; top with the remaining 1/2 can tomato sauce.
9. Cover; bake 30 minutes in a preheated 350 degree F oven.
10. Uncover; top with shredded mozzarella.
11. Cook for 10 minutes to melt the cheese.

Reviews

[RogerOH]

I was a little nervous about making this recipe since Irmgard is a good friend of mine. There was no need to worry at all. 5 stars all the way.<br/><br/>DW requested stuffed peppers so I choose this recipe. The only changes I made was to use a red pepper for mine and increase the garlic for all. Not a big fan of the green ones.<br/><br/>I found the recipe very easy to make and very flavorful and will make again.

 

[Witschywmn]

The only changes I made to this recipe were ground turkey instead of beef, a little more garlic (because we love it) and a little worcestershire sauce. I also added a little cheddar with the mozarella. These were delicious the first day and even better warmed up the next. Great comfort food!