Bobby's Stuffed Red Peppers
Serves: 6
Ally Shanahan
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
54
Spice
46
Sweetness
58
Sourness
39
mins
Prep time (avg)
4.4
Difficulty
Ingredients:
1 tbsp
Lime Juice (fresh)1 tbsp
Cilantro (chopped fresh)1 tsp
Salt2 medium
Tomatoes (quartered)1 medium
Yellow Onion (thinly sliced)4 large
Red Bell Pepper2 tbsps
Olive Oil1 medium
Onion (diced)2 cloves
Garlic (minced)1 cup
Cooked Brown Rice1 cup
Sour Cream (reduced-fat)1 cup
Green Onion (chopped)Directions:
1
For the salsa: Place the lime juice, cilantro, salt, tomatoes, jalapenos, onions and peppers in a food processor
2
Pulse to combine, then set aside
3
For the stuffed peppers: Preheat the oven to 350 degree F
4
Start by cutting the peppers in half lengthwise, leaving the stems intact
5
Remove the seeds and ribs inside the peppers
6
Heat a skillet to medium-high heat and add the olive oil and onions, cook for about 1 minute
7
Next add the ground beef and garlic and cook until the onions become translucent, about 8 minutes
8
In a separate bowl mix 1 cup of the salsa, the rice, sour cream and green onions
9
Add the ground beef mixture and combine thoroughly
10
Stuff the mixture into the peppers
11
Sprinkle each pepper half with 2 tablespoons of the cheese
12
Place the stuffed peppers in a casserole dish, cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes
13
Remove the foil and continue to cook until heated through, 15 minutes
14
Top with basil and enjoy