Stuffed Peppers

8 ingredients
6 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 lb. ground beef (lean)
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 5 large green peppers, 1/2 c. diced and others halved
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 c. oatmeal
  • 1/2 c. tomato sauce
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • sharp cheese, sprinkled over top (optional)

Directions

  1. 1
    Combine ground beef, onion, 1/2 cup peppers, egg, oatmeal, tomato sauce, salt and pepper.
  2. 2
    Shape into balls and press into green peppers that have been cut in half lengthwise.
  3. 3
    Bake in a 350° oven in a deep dish casserole until brown on top, about 1 hour.
  4. 4
    Can be topped with grated cheese when almost done.
  5. 5
    I don't usually cover the casserole, but you can until the last 1/2 hour for more juicy peppers.
  6. 6
    For more variety, you can add 1/2 cup of cooked rice to the meat mixture.

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