Orzo 'n Beef Stuffed Peppers Recipe

Orzo 'n Beef Stuffed Peppers

From pkusmc 13 years ago

The stuffing for these peppers is so good that I couldn't stop 'tasting' it as I cooked it. It's simple to make, and really, really good!

In a large skillet heat 1 T olive oil and brown the beef on medium high See Photo
Once the beef is brown and the juices have kinda cooked themselves out, lower the heat to medium low
Add the rest of the ingredients accept the butter, mozzarella, parmesan cheese, orzo and 1 T of basil, which will be used as garnish
Prepare 1/2 cup orzo as per the instructions on the box, but cut the time for al dente a little short..if the box says 8-10 minutes, cook it for about 7 minutes because you'll be cooking it more later
Add the prepared, strained orzo to the meat mixture and combine with grated parmesan cheese See Photo
Turn off the heat and allow to sit for a few minutes.
Preheat oven to 350
Remove and discard the caps from the bell peppers and clean out all seeds and ribs with a paring knife (if you don't want to toss 'em out, cut them up and add them to the stuffing)
Wash the peppers under cold water and put them in a shallow baking dish with about 1/2 an inch of water in it
Stuff the peppers with the meat/orzo combination, place 1/2 T butter on top of each pepper and cover with foil See Photo
Bake covered for 45 minutes
Remove foil and cap the peppers with the thick slices of mozzarella cheese
Cook another 15 minutes uncovered, or until the cheese is completely melted and starting to bubble
Enjoy!

Brown the beef Close

Add the tomatoes, garlic, butter and spices Close

Add the prepared orzo Close

Stuff the peppers, and put in abating dish with water Close

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