Stuffed green peppers are easy to make and can be prepared a day or two ahead of time and cooked on the day of an event. Plus, the ingredients are easy to find and very economical.
Ingredients:
- 6 -8 green peppers, firm
- 1 1/2 lbs. ground beef
- 2/3 cup uncooked white rice
- 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
- 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 2 cups water
Preparation:
Cut and remove the tops to green peppers. Deseed, replace tops and set aside.In a medium bowl, combine ground beef, rice, tomatoes, parsley, salt, and pepper.
Stuff green peppers about 3/4 full of meat mixture and replace tops.
Place stuffed peppers in large stockpot standing up. Add water. Bring to a boil and simmer for 30-45 until rice is done.
