Stuffed Peppers

Stuffed peppers are a delicious and versatile dish that is enjoyed in various cuisines around the world. Typically made by hollowing out bell peppers and filling them with a flavorful mixture, stuffed peppers offer a delightful combination of textures and flavors.

Ingredients

• 1 cup cold water
• ½ cup uncooked long grain white rice
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 pound ground beef
• 6 medium green bell peppers
• 16 ounces tomato sauce, divided
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• ¼ teaspoon onion powder
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Directions

Step 1: Gather all ingredients, and preheat Pizzello oven to 350℉ (175 degrees℃).

Step 2: Bring water and rice to a boil in a covered saucepan. Reduce heat to low and simmer until rice is tender, about 20 minutes.

Step 3: Meanwhile, heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until evenly browned and crumbly, 7 to 9 minutes.

Step 4: Hollow out bell peppers by removing and discarding the tops, seeds, and membranes. Slice the bottoms of the peppers if necessary to make sure they stand up straight.

Step 5: Arrange peppers in a baking dish with the hollowed sides facing upward.

Step 6: Prepare filling by mixing cooked beef, cooked rice, 1/2 of the tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Spoon an equal amount of filling into each hollowed pepper.

Step 7: Mix remaining tomato sauce and Italian seasoning in a bowl, and pour over the stuffed peppers.

Step 8: Bake in the preheated oven, basting with sauce every 15 minutes, until peppers are tender, about 1 hour.

Step 9: Serve hot and enjoy!