Stuffed Bell Peppers

Stuffed bell peppers are a wonderful lite main dish or they can also be served as a side dish. My husband was looking through one of my new cookbooks and when he turned to this recipe he said “you have to make these tonight!”  He went on to explain that his grandmother use to make these frequently and they were one of his favorite dishes that she would make. Wow, I have to say, with that in mind I was a bit hesitant. Was I going to make them as great as she did? I had never made a stuffed bell pepper before, but I was excited to see how they would turn out. As the ground beef and garlic were sautéing on the stove, my mouth began to water…the mixture was so fragrant. When we sat down for our first bite I had very high hopes that I had recreated a special childhood memory for my husband. I could tell from the smile on his face that I had!  If you are looking for a quick and easy midweek meal give this recipe a try, they are simple yet very satisfying.

Stuffed Bell Peppers

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Bring 4 quarts of water to a boil in a large stock pot or dutch oven over high heat. Add salt and bell peppers. Cook 3 minutes, or until peppers just begin to soften. Using a slotted spoon, remove the peppers from the pot, drain off excess water, and place them cut-side up on paper towels. Return the water to a boil; add rice and boil 13 minutes or until tender. Drain rice and transfer to a large bowl; set aside.