Classic Stuffed Bell Peppers

Ingredients Needed

• 4 medium green bell peppers, tops and seeds removed

• 1 (28 ounce) can tomato sauce

• ¼ cup white vinegar

• 1 ½ pounds lean ground beef

• 1 cup leftover cooked white rice

• ½ cup Italian-style bread crumbs

• 6 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

• ¼ cup finely chopped onion

• 1 large egg, lightly beaten

• ½ teaspoon garlic powder

• ¼ teaspoon salt

• ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Start by collecting all your ingredients. In a large pot, bring water to a boil.

Place the peppers in boiling water and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until softened. Once done, remove them and rinse under cold water to cool.

In a large bowl, combine ground beef, cooked rice, breadcrumbs, 4 tablespoons of Parmesan, chopped onion, egg, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well until evenly blended.

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Carefully stuff the prepared peppers with the beef mixture.

Place the stuffed peppers into a baking dish with the filling side facing upwards.

In a bowl, mix together the tomato sauce and vinegar. Pour the sauce mixture over the stuffed peppers.

Sprinkle the remaining 2 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese on top of the peppers.

Bake the peppers in the preheated oven, basting with sauce occasionally, until the beef filling is fully cooked and no longer pink, approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer should read at least 160°F (70°C) when inserted into the center.

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