Mama's Stuffed Bell Peppers
LOADS of flavor and extremely tasty. One of my favorites.
Ingredients
- 4 Large Bell Peppers
- 1/2 pound butter
- 2 cups chopped yellow onion
- 1 pound Ground Beef (Lean)
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 10 oz can diced tomatoes Use rotel for a spicy kick
- 1/2 loaf fresh white bread
- 3 eggs beaten
- 1 tsp parsley dried
- 1 dash favorite hot sauce optional
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup water
Different variation
- 1/2 pound beef
- 1/2 pound peeled and deveined shrimp
Instructions
- Wash the peppers and cut the tops , taking the core and seeds out.
- Boil salt water, and place peppers in pot covered for ten minutes, do not over cook
- While peppers are getting ready, In a large pan ,melt the butter.
- add onions, garlic, and parsley and saute for 10 minutes.
- Remove bell peppers and drain. set aside
- Add the ground Beef to pan and cook for 20 minutes. When beef is cooked add the tomatoes.
- Preheat oven to 350
- Wet bread under faucet; squeeze out ALL liquid and add to sauteed ingredients.
- Add eggs, salt and pepper, and hot sauce. Stir well to blend
- Fill the bell peppers with the mixture.
- Place filled peppers in baking dish and 1/2 cup water in the bottom.
- top with bread crumbs
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until brown