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Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipe

Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipe
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These Stuffed Bell Peppers are a hearty and flavorful dish that combines tender bell peppers filled with a savory mixture of ground pork, ground turkey, rice, and vegetables, all topped with a rich Podliva sauce. Perfect for a comforting meal any day of the week!

Ingredients

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For Stuffed Bell Peppers:

  • 2 ½ cups cooked white rice
  • 8 to 10 medium bell peppers (any color)
  • 1 to 1.3 lbs ground pork
  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 2 eggs
  • 4 medium carrots, grated
  • 3 tablespoons oil
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • ¾ cup mushroom marinara sauce
  • 1 tablespoon salt (for meat mixture)
  • 1 teaspoon salt (for boiling water)
  • 2 tablespoons vinegar

For Podliva (Sauce):

  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 2 carrots, grated
  • 1 teaspoon Mrs. Dash seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon sour cream
  • ¾ cup mushroom marinara sauce
  • 3 cups reserved water from boiling the peppers

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Bell Peppers: Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes. Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add vinegar and salt, boil peppers for 3 minutes, then let sit for 45 minutes. Reserve water.
  2. Make the Meat Mixture: Sauté carrots, add marinara, mix with meats, rice, eggs, and salt.
  3. Stuff the Peppers: Drain peppers, stuff with meat mixture.
  4. Prepare the Podliva Sauce: Sauté carrots, add seasoning, sour cream, and marinara. Pour over peppers with reserved water.
  5. Cook the Peppers: Simmer on stovetop or bake in Dutch oven until done.

Notes

  • You can customize the meat mixture with your favorite seasonings or additional vegetables.
  • Leftover stuffed peppers can be refrigerated and reheated for a quick meal.

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Keywords: Stuffed Bell Peppers, Bell Pepper Recipe, Meat Stuffed Peppers

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