Monday, May 23, 2016

Take this pepper and stuff it!

I've been marinating and ruminating so deeply regarding the political scene lately - today I figured I'd step back and share a different one of my loves: a favorite recipe. So now, enjoy something which is relatively easy to make, always yummy, and definitely brings color to the table. 

Chef Eric's WORLD-FAMOUS stuffed peppers:

Take several good-sized peppers (variety of green, orange, red, yellow) – cut off top and remove seeds/veins. Place, with tops, into large microwavable container with a little water…nuke for 3-4 minutes, just to begin softening process….allow to sit aside

For filling: mix 1.5-2 lb. ground beef (or turkey or lamb) in large bowl with basil, oregano, garlic, 1/2-3/4 cup bread crumbs (I prefer panko), 1 egg and ½ cup tomato sauce (I prefer V-8 spicy)…mix well (the best method is by hand)….

Stuff peppers with mixture….place fairly tightly in casserole dish…drizzle extra sauce into each pepper before replacing top…pour remaining sauce/meat mixture atop, into dish, etc….add a little extra liquid (sauce) if necessary…cover….

Bake in oven at 350 degrees for approx. 1 hr.

Serve over/alongside white rice (or perhaps some sauteed squash in season)...





MMMMMM…..

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