Stuffed Peppers with Ground Beef and Rice

By Diana Rattray

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These great tasting stuffed peppers make a delicious meal with a tossed salad, or serve with mashed or baked potatoes. Try this popular, tried-and-true recipe for a satisfying everyday family meal.

Cook Time: 1 hour, 25 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour, 25 minutes

Ingredients:

• 6 green bell peppers
• 1 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
• 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 1 teaspoon dried leaf oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon dried leaf basil
• 2 teaspoons salt, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, divided
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef or chuck
• 1 1/2 cups cooked long-grain rice
• shredded mild Cheddar cheese, about 1/2 to 3/4 cup, optional

Preparation:

Directions for stuffed peppers with ground beef and rice 
Cut tops off peppers; remove seeds and membranes. Chop edible part of tops and set aside. 

Rinse peppers under cold water. Place peppers in a large pot; cover with salted water. Bring to 

a boil; reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 5 minutes. Drain peppers and set aside.

Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat until hot. Sauté chopped green 

pepper (from tops), chopped onion, and chopped celery for about 5 minutes, or until vegetables 

are tender. Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, crushed garlic, oregano, basil, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper. Simmer for about 10 minutes.

In a large mixing bowl, combine egg with remaining 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper, 

and Worcestershire sauce. Gently stir to blend; add ground beef, cooked rice, and 1 cup of the tomato mixture. Mix well. Stuff peppers with meat mixture and place in a 3-quart baking dish. 

Pour remaining tomato mixture over the stuffed peppers. Bake at 350° for 55 to 65 minutes. 

If desired, top stuffed peppers with a little shredded Cheddar cheese just before peppers are 

done; bake until cheese is melted.
Recipe for stuffed peppers serves 6.