Stuffed Peppers

Name: Stuffed Peppers
Ingredients: Filling:; 3/4-1 lbs. ground beef; 1 cup 5-minute brown rice, (dry); 1/2 cup diced tomatoes; 1 can spinach(drained); 1/2 cup plain bread crumbs; 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese; 1/2 cup diced onions; 2-3 tablespoons butter; 2-3 tablespoons minced garlic; 1 egg; 1 cup salsa; Spices to taste: parsley, salt, pepper, italian seasoning, paprika; Peppers:; 4-5 fresh green peppers; 2-3 tablespoons olive oil (flavored); Topping:; slices of mozzerella cheese; Pasta sauce

19 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

Filling:
3/4-1 lbs. ground beef
1 cup 5-minute brown rice, (dry)
1/2 cup diced tomatoes
1 can spinach(drained)
1/2 cup plain bread crumbs
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/2 cup diced onions
2-3 tablespoons butter
2-3 tablespoons minced garlic
1 egg
1 cup salsa
Spices to taste: parsley, salt, pepper, italian seasoning, paprika
Peppers:
4-5 fresh green peppers
2-3 tablespoons olive oil (flavored)
Topping:
slices of mozzerella cheese
Pasta sauce

Directions

1

Cook rice as directed on box, and let cool. Cook the ground beef just until light brown, remove from pan and let cool. Leave a small amount of beef juices in the pan and saute with the butter, garlic and onions. Let cool.
2

In a large bowl, mix all ingredients for filling together. Blend well and season to taste. Cover and refridgerate (best left over night).
3

Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees (f). Cut peppers legnthwise, stems remaining. Cut out viens and seeds. Pierce with a fork once or twice. Rub the outside of peppers with oil.
4

Stuff the peppers using all of the filling. Molding the filling with the cup of your hand. Place in a glass baking dish.
5

Bake peppers for 45 mins.
6

Remove peppers from the oven, top each pepper with a small amount of pasta sauce and a slice of mozzeralla cheese. Bake another 10 - 15 minutes or until cheese is browned.