Confetti Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipes

CONFETTI BELL PEPPERS

Steps:

• Preheat the broiler. Set peppers on a baking sheet. Broil as close to the heat as possible, turning, until skins blister evenly, 6-8 minutes.
• Transfer peppers to a bag and seal. Let steam for 10 minutes.
• When cool enough to handle, peel and seed peppers under running water. Set in a colander to drain.
• Finely dice peppers and place in a serving bowl. Mix with olive oil, garlic, cumin, salt, pepper and lemon juice. Serve chilled.

CONFETTI STUFFED BELL PEPPERS

Steps:

• Slice off the top of each bell pepper; use a spoon to scoop out the seeds and membranes.
• Put the peppers, open side up, in an 8-inch square casserole dish that has a lid.
• Pour 2 cups of water into the casserole (do not get any water inside the pepper cavities).
• Microwave the peppers, covered, on HIGH, for about 5 minutes or until the peppers are crisp-tender.
• Place a large nonstick skillet over high heat--let skillet get heated.
• Add in ground beef and chopped onion; cook until meat is browned, stir and break up meat as you cook.
• Add in the corn, rice, and tomatoes; stir to combine.
• Add in the worcestershire sauce, basil, garlic, powder, and pepper to taste.
• Stir and cook about 2 minutes or until the corn and rice are heated through.
• Stir in 2/3 cup cheddar cheese and remove from heat.
• Remove peppers from dish using a slotted spoon; drain off any water.
• Pour all water out of the dish.
• Fill the peppers with stuffing and return them to the casserole dish.
• Spoon any remaining stuffing around the peppers.
• Sprinkle the remaining cheese over all.
• Microwave the peppers, uncovered, on high, for about 1 minute or until the cheese melts.