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Tasty Stuffed Peppers

Tasty Stuffed Peppers

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    vivisue's Notes: My husband is NOT a bell pepper fan - except when I make Tasty Stuffed Peppers. Then he loves them, but not more than about three times a year. When I made them the other day, they were...

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Serves 4

  1. Put fresh ground meat into frying pan along with all other ingredients and cook meat until browned. Drain fat if necessary.

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  1. Cut the tops off the peppers, just below the stem indentation. Take seeds out of the bottom and discard. I always save the top part around the stem and cut it off for salads and other dishes later. More leftovers.

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  2. Rinse peppers thoroughly and place in a small microwavable baking dish, open side up. Microwave on high for about 4 minutes, or until slightly steamed. This takes the place of having to parboil them in a big pot of water.

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  3. While the peppers are in the microwave, mix all the remaining ingredients, except for 1/4 cup of the cheese, in a large mixing bowl. Incorporate well.

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  4. Remove peppers from microwave and stuff with your ground beef filling. Top with remaining cheese and bake in the oven at 375 degrees for 20 minutes.

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1 Comment on Tasty Stuffed Peppers

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Be sure and check out my Loose Meat Sliders to see how to use the other half of the Ground Beef Mixture. Quick and easy for a meal or appetizers!

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