A serving of a cut green pepper that is stuffed with a mixture of yellow rice and ground beef, and sprinkled with shredded cheese
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons Vigo Extra Virgin Olive Oil, divided use
  • 1-8oz package Vigo Yellow RiceAdd 1-8oz package Vigo Yellow Rice to cart
  • 6 green peppers
  • 1/3 cup chopped onion
  • 3/4 pounds ground beef or pork
  • Vigo Sea Salt and Ground Black Pepper, to taste
  • 8 ounces tomato sauce
  • 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese

Directions

Prepare a package of Vigo Yellow Rice according to package instructions.

While rice is cooking, cut and discard the stem end of each pepper and clean out seeds and pith. Blanche peppers by placing in one inch of boiling water for 3-4 minutes. Remove from water and set aside.

Meanwhile in another saucepan, sauté onions in heated oil. When opaque, add meat, salt and pepper and cook until the meat is browned. Remove from heat, drain liquid and stir in tomato sauce. Add cooked rice to meat mixture, top with mozzarella and gently stir until blended.

Stuff each pepper with rice/meat mixture and place in a lined baking pan. Heat in a 350 degree oven for 6-8 minutes.