Beefy stuffed green peppers

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
6largesGreen peppers
1poundsBeef, ground
¾cupOnion; chopped
¼cupGreen pepper; chopped
1Garlic clove; crushed
cupCelery; chopped
17ouncesCorn, cream-style
1teaspoonSalt
teaspoonPepper
dashRed pepper
½cupBreadcrumbs, Italian
¼cupCheese, Cheddar; shredded

Directions

Cut off tops of green peppers; remove seeds. Cook peppers 5 minutes in boiling salted water to cover; drain and set aside.

Cook ground beef, onion, chopped pepper, garlic, and celery until beef is browned and vegetables are tender, stirring often; drain off excess drippings.

Add corn, salt, and pepper; cook, stirring often, until thoroughly heated. Fill green peppers with meat mixture; place in an 8" square baking dish. Combine breadcrumbs and cheese; sprinkle over peppers.

Bake at 350 degrees about 15 minutes or until top is lightly browned.

SOURCE: Southern Living Magazine, April 1981. Typos by Nancy Coleman.

Submitted By NANCY COLEMAN On 01-19-95