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Stuffed Peppers

Stuffed Peppers

4.67 from 9 votes
Stuffed Peppers are made with a flavorful, beefy mixture stuffed inside of a crisp pepper and simmered in a rich tomato sauce.
Servings: 6 servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour

Ingredients

  • 2 large green peppers
  • 1 1/3 pounds ground beef
  • 1/2 cup rice, uncooked
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic salt
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 32 ounces tomato juice, V8 juice also works well
  • 1 teaspoon paprika

Instructions

  • Wash the green peppers. Cut them in half from top to bottom and remove the stems and seeds. Set them aside. Put the next 9 ingredients in a large bowl and mix until blended.
  • Fill each pepper half with the ground beef mixture.
    Stuffed Peppers
  • Place the stuffed peppers in a Dutch oven on the stove top.  I always make a few meatballs without pepper for those in the family who prefer it that way.
  • Pour the tomato juice over the stuffed peppers until they are just covered. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of paprika over the peppers.
    Stuffed Peppers
  • Cover with a lid and simmer over medium heat for about 45-50 minutes, until meat is no longer pink. Add another pinch of salt and some fresh ground pepper to finish at the end of cooking. Serve with mashed potatoes for a truly comforting meal. Recipe makes 6 servings.

Equipment

  • 1 Dutch oven, or a 5-quart slow cooker

Notes

How to make Stuffed Peppers in the slow cooker?
This recipe is easily made in the slow cooker. Prepare the recipe just as instructed, except you will place the stuffed peppers in a 5-quart slow cooker. Pour the tomato juice over all until they are nearly covered. Sprinkle one teaspoon of paprika over the peppers. Cover the slow cooker and heat on high for 6 hours. Salt and pepper them to taste. Serve them with your favorite side dishes and enjoy this slow-cooker version of Stuffed Peppers.

Nutrition

Calories: 372kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 22gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 103mgSodium: 682mgPotassium: 796mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 1317IUVitamin C: 76mgCalcium: 67mgIron: 3mg