Mom's Stuffed Bell Peppers
A delicious and hearty dish featuring bell peppers stuffed with a savory mixture of ground beef and rice.
Ingredients
Vegetables
- 4 to 6 pieces bell peppers (red, yellow, or green) (use 4 large, or 6 medium sized)
- 1 1/2 to 2 cups cooked white rice (starting from about 3/4 to 1 cup raw white rice)
- 1 to 1 1/4 pounds ground beef ((ground chuck, 16% fat))
- 6 leaves fresh basil (chopped (or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil))
- 1/2 teaspoon dry summer savory or thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon ground marjoram ((or 2 teaspoons of fresh chopped))
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- Paprika
Instructions
- Cook the rice if not already done.
- Cut tops off bell peppers, remove seeds, and steam for 10 minutes.
- Mix ground beef, basil, savory, marjoram, salt, pepper, and rice in a bowl.
- Stuff peppers with the mixture, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with paprika.
- Bake at 350°F for 35 to 50 minutes until meat is cooked through.
Notes
Steaming the peppers makes them more tender and easier to eat.