- 5
- 15 mins
- 80 mins
Ingredients
- 5 medium green bell peppers
- 1/2 cup Grape-Nuts Brand cereal
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 cup (8 ounces) can stewed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoons salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 pound lean ground beef or chuck
- shredded mild Cheddar cheese, about 1/2 to 3/4 cup, optional
Preparation
Step 1
Directions for stuffed peppers:
Cut tops off peppers; remove seeds and membranes. Chop edible part of tops and set aside. Rinse peppers under cold water. Place peppers in a large pot; cover with salted water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 5 to 8 minutes. Drain peppers and set aside.
Combine cereal and water; let stand 1 minute.
Heat: 1 Tablespoon olive oil and in a large skillet over medium heat until hot. Sauté chopped green pepper (from tops), chopped onion for about 5 minutes, or until vegetables are tender. Mix with cereal and ground beef then brown in skillet.
Add tomatoes,salt,pepper.
Stuff peppers with meat mixture and place in a 3-quart baking dish. Pour 1/4 inch of water dish.Bake at 350° for 55 to 65 minutes. If desired, top stuffed peppers with a little shredded Cheddar cheese just before peppers are done; bake until cheese is melted.
Recipe for stuffed peppers serves 5 .