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Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipe

Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipe
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A hearty and flavorful recipe for Stuffed Bell Peppers that combines a savory meat mixture with tender bell peppers, topped with a creamy vegetable sauce. Perfect for a comforting family dinner.

Ingredients

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For Stuffed Bell Peppers:

  • 2 ½ cups cooked white rice
  • 8 to 10 medium bell peppers (any color)
  • 1 to 1.3 lbs ground pork
  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 2 eggs
  • 4 medium carrots, grated
  • 3 tablespoons oil
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • ¾ cup mushroom marinara sauce
  • 1 tablespoon salt (for meat mixture)
  • 1 teaspoon salt (for boiling water)
  • 2 tablespoons vinegar

For Podliva (Sauce):

  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 2 carrots, grated
  • 1 teaspoon Mrs. Dash seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon sour cream
  • ¾ cup mushroom marinara sauce
  • 3 cups reserved water from boiling the peppers

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Bell Peppers: Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes.
  2. Make the Meat Mixture: Heat oil and butter in a skillet, sauté grated carrots, add marinara, mix with meats, rice, eggs, and salt.
  3. Stuff the Peppers: Drain softened peppers, stuff with meat mixture, and arrange in a pot.
  4. Prepare the Podliva Sauce: Sauté grated carrots with seasoning, add sour cream and marinara, pour over peppers.
  5. Cook the Peppers: Simmer on stovetop or bake in Dutch oven until cooked through.

Notes

  • You can customize the meat mixture with your favorite seasonings.
  • Adjust the cooking time based on the size of the bell peppers.

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Keywords: Stuffed Bell Peppers, Bell Pepper Recipe, Meat Stuffed Peppers

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