How to Make Laurie's Stuffed Peppers - A Step-by-Step Guide

Stuffed peppers are a classic dish that offers a satisfying mix of flavors and textures. With endless variations, there are countless ways to make stuffed peppers your own, and one delicious rendition is Laurie's Stuffed Peppers. This recipe brings together the goodness of bell peppers, rice, ground beef, and a mix of savory seasonings to create a hearty and flavorful meal that's sure to become a new family favorite.

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound pork sausage
  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 dash garlic salt
  • 4 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, drained
  • 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers, drained
  • 1 (14 ounce) package uncooked instant rice
  • 6 large green bell peppers
  • 1 cup grated Asiago cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 servings

  • In a skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage, beef, and onion until sausage and beef are evenly brown and onion is tender. Season with garlic salt. Drain grease. Mix in 2 cans diced tomatoes and 1 can diced tomatoes with green chiles. Reduce heat to low, and simmer 15 minutes.
  • Prepare the rice according to package directions. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Cut the peppers in half lengthwise, retaining stems, and remove seeds. Arrange pepper halves in a baking dish, and fill each with about 1/3 cup rice. Top with equal amounts of the meat mixture. Pour remaining meat mixture and remaining 2 cans diced tomatoes around the peppers in the dish.
  • Bake 45 minutes in the preheated oven, or until bubbly. Top evenly with cheese, and continue baking 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
  • Nutrition

    735 cal.

    • Total Fat: 20g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 76mg
    • Sodium: 838mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 105g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 31g
    • Vitamin C: 78mg
    • Calcium: 138mg
    • Iron: 11mg
    • Potassium: 595mg