Stuffed Peppers

Name: Stuffed Peppers
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Egyptian
Ingredients: 4 lg bell peppers (any color), tops cut off and seeded; 1 lb ground beef; 1/2 cup uncooked white rice; 1/2 med onion, diced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 can tomato sauce (15 oz can); 1/2 cup water; 1/4 tsp ground cumin; 1/8 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/4 tsp paprika; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/8 tsp black pepper; 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Bell peppers filled with seasoned ground beef and rice, baked until tender in a spiced tomato sauce.

65 minMediumServes 4340 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 lg bell peppers (any color), tops cut off and seeded
1 lb ground beef
1/2 cup uncooked white rice
1/2 med onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 can tomato sauce (15 oz can)
1/2 cup water
1/4 tsp ground cumin
1/8 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 375°F. Cut the tops off the 4 lg tops cut off and seeded bell peppers (any color) and remove the seeds and membranes.
2

In a large bowl, combine 1 lb ground beef, 1/2 cup uncooked white rice, 1/2 med diced onion, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1/4 tsp ground cumin, 1/8 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/4 tsp paprika, 1/4 tsp salt, 1/8 tsp black pepper, and 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley.
3

Stuff each pepper with the beef and rice mixture, packing it in gently.
4

In a baking dish large enough to fit the peppers, mix 1 can tomato sauce (15 oz can) and 1/2 cup water together.
5

Stand the stuffed peppers upright in the sauce.
6

Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 35-40 minutes until the peppers are tender and the rice is cooked through.
7

Remove the foil and bake uncovered for an additional 5 minutes.
8

Transfer to a serving platter and pour the sauce over the peppers. Let cool for 2-3 minutes before serving.

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Questions

How much time should I plan for Stuffed Peppers?

As written, 65 minutes: 20 of prep and 45 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 6 (40 minutes): "Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 35-40 minutes until the peppers are tender and the rice is cooked through."

What oven temperature does Stuffed Peppers need?

For Stuffed Peppers, the oven is set to 375 F (about 190 C) in step 1. The longest stretch at that heat is 40 minutes, in step 6.

What should Stuffed Peppers look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 6: cook until the peppers are tender and the rice is cooked through.

Can I use ground turkey instead of ground beef in Stuffed Peppers?

Yes. Choose turkey that is not extra-lean and add a tablespoon of oil to the pan, because turkey has less fat and browns more slowly. Season it a little harder than you would beef. As written, the entry for Stuffed Peppers uses 1 lb ground beef.

How do I store and reheat Stuffed Peppers?

Refrigerate what is left of Stuffed Peppers within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat covered in a 300 F oven until warmed through. The grain firms up as it chills; add a spoonful of water before reheating.

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