Dee Dees Stuffed Peppers Recipes

STUFFED BELL PEPPERS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Cut the tops off the peppers. Remove and discard the stems, then finely chop the tops; set aside. Scoop out the seeds and as much of the membrane as you can. Place the peppers cut-side up in a baking dish just large enough to hold them upright.
• Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef, season with salt and pepper and cook, breaking up the lumps, until the meat is cooked through and just beginning to brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate to get rid of the fat.
• Wipe out the skillet and add the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil. Add the onions and chopped peppers and cook until beginning to soften, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the garlic and zucchini and cook for another minute. Add the tomatoes and season with salt and a pinch or 2 of red pepper flakes. Cook until everything is heated through, then stir in the beef and rice. Taste and adjust the seasoning. Stir in 1 cup of the cheese.
• Fill the peppers with the rice mixture and top each with a sprinkle of the remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Pour a small amount of water into the bottom of the baking dish and drizzle the peppers with a little olive oil. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake until the peppers are soft and the cheese is melted and lightly browned, another 15 to 20 minutes.

DEE DEE'S STUFFED PEPPERS

Steps:

• 1. Cut pepper in half lengthwise. Remove seed and veins.
• 2. Fill a large pot 1/2 way full will water; bring to boil and add pepper halves; boil for 3 to 4 minutes. NOTE: The peppers I used were very large and very thick so you may need to adjust time if using smaller/thiner peppers so they won't be soggy. The peppers I used were tender but still had just a little crunch to them.
• 3. Remove peppers from boiling water (drain well) and place in a prepared 8x8 baking dish. I sprayed dish with PAM.
• 4. Using same pot your boiled peppers in, place olive oil in pot; saute onions and garlic for about 1 minute. Add ground chuck and Italian sausage; brown. Drain any fat/grease.
• 5. Once meat is browned and drained, add tomatoes and seasonings; heat until until tomatoes are hot. Remove from heat and add mozzarella.
• 6. Stuff peppers and top with a slice of provolone cheese. NOTE: you can use shredded mozzarella.
• 7. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until cheese begins to brown. Removed from oven and spoon hot marinara or spaghetti sauce over the top and serve hot.

STUFFED RED PEPPERS (PAULA DEEN)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Cut peppers in half lengthwise, halving the stems as well. Remove seeds and ribs.
• Saute beef (and/or pork), onion, garlic, 1 teaspoons of bouillon, and House Seasoning until meat is cooked and onions are translucent. Drain the fat.
• Add rice, cheese, sour cream, tomatoes, green onion and soy sauce. Mix well.
• Stuff mixture into peppers.
• In a small bowl, mix hot water with remaining teaspoon of bouillon until dissolved. Pour into casserole dish large enough to hold all of the peppers.
• Place the stuffed peppers in the casserole, cover with foil and bake 25-35 minutes.
• Removed foil and spoon juice over top of peppers.
• Bake uncovered an additional 10-15 minutes.