It is never easy to please the most demanding palates in the family. Luckily for you, these tips will put anyone on the right path to learning how to make stuffed peppers, a yummy meal that everyone will enjoy from the very first bite.
Ingrediants
- 6 - 8 green peppers
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil (butter as a substitute)
- 1/2 Cup chopped onions (Fresh)
- 1/2 cup chopped celery (fresh)
- 250 ml of tomato sauce
- 1 clove of squeezed garlic
- 1/2 Teaspoon of oregano
- 1/2 Teaspoon of basil
- 2 teaspoons of salt
- 1 teaspoon of pepper
- 1 Lightly beaten egg
- 1.5 teaspoons of Worcestershire sauce
- 800 gr of minced lean meat
- 2 Cups of Carnaroli Rice (Cooked)
- 1 cup full of Cheddar cheese
Steps
Step 1. The preparation process for these peppers should take less than half an hour
The oven temperature must be set 350 ° C. This temperature may need to be changed for people living in areas at a higher altitude. Wash all the peppers in cold water and put them to simmer for 5/7 minutes.
Step 2. Take all the meat and place it in a large pan
Turn it often until it browns and let it cook completely. If the meat is not cooked properly it could make those who eat it feel bad, so be careful to cook it properly. Drain all the fat using a colander, return the meat to the pan and set aside. At this point, mix it as thoroughly as possible with the rice.
Step 3. Use a new skillet to sauté the onions and garlic for a few minutes
Add oregano, basil, a teaspoon of salt and one of pepper. Cook everything on low heat for 8/10 minutes, making sure it does not burn. It can happen quickly so keep an eye on it.
Step 4. In a medium bowl, combine the egg, Worcestershire sauce, and a pinch of salt and pepper
At this point add everything else and turn it well until you get a sort of well-blended dough.
Step 5. Place all the peppers in an ungreased pan and start filling them with the filling prepared earlier
Place the pan in the oven and cook for at least 55 minutes. Then, take it out and sprinkle each pepper generously with cheese. This is something that everyone can do on their own based on the desired amount. Cook for another 10 minutes to let it melt completely. At this point you can take the pan and let it cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Step 6. Finished
Advice
- Shopping ahead of time helps keep the process organized. If the ingredients were missing, the process would be delayed and everyone would start to feel hungry. So when you're planning on making this recipe, take a look at the ingredients list and go buy them right away.
- Buying an extra pepper or two is not a bad idea. Once you have filled the ones provided, if you still have some filling left you could fill the extra ones and cook them. They can simply be reheated for a few minutes later if anyone feels like it.
- During cooking, do not hesitate to taste to check that everything is going as planned. If the food is still bland, it may be advisable to add a little more salt or pepper. Seasoning and tasting while cooking will allow you to have a perfectly cooked meal that will make everyone's mouth water.
- Cleaning while cooking will help the cook save time. When a bowl or utensil is no longer needed, soak them in hot water and take care of everything while the meal is cooking. The only thing needed next will be washing the dishes and that will only take a few minutes.
- Experimenting is never a bad idea. Learning to cook stuffed peppers will make all the members of your family happy… happy and above all full at the end of the meal. If there are any leftovers, keep them in a vacuum-sealed container and refrigerate them so they can be eaten at another time.
