This is a family favorite! Every summer I usually have a surplus of peppers so I make stuffed peppers. They are a meal in themselves and not to difficult to make. This past week Meijers had a sale on peppers red and green. $.68 each. That is a great winter price Usually they will be on sale this time of year for about $1.00 each. So I bought 10. I am making peppers with 4 and freezing the rest for later.
Stuffed Peppers
4 large green peppers
2 lbs ground chuck
2 cups cooked brown rice
2 cans 28 oz Muir Glen Fire Roasted crushed tomatoes
8 slices of Pepper Jack cheese ( use your favorite )
1 small onion diced
3 cloves garlic diced
2 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp basil
1 tsp oregano
First thing put a large pot of water on the stove. Bring to a boil.
clean the peppers by cutting them in half and removing the seeds and stems
once the water comes to a boil, put the cleaned peppers in the boiling water
boil for 4 minutes, drain
In a large fry pan brown ground beef with diced onion and garlic, drain off excess fat
add cooked rice
stir in crushed tomatoes
add cayenne pepper, basil and oregano, mix and let simmer for 20 to 30 minutes
lay the peppers in a 13 x 9 inch baking dish, fill with the meat mixture
cover with foil and bake at 350 F for 30 minutes or until heated to at least 160 F
uncover and top with cheese
bake uncovered until cheese is melted
I topped one with shredded cheddar for my 92 year old Mom. She can’t eat the spicy cheese. You can also increase the cayenne pepper if you like spicier stuffed peppers . The left overs freeze great, if there is any 
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Sara @ Learning the Frugal Life
February 21, 2012 at 5:02 pm (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Funny I hated stuffed peppers as a kid but now I love them. Last year we got an abundance of peppers so I made a huge batch of stuffed peppers, divided them up into ziplock bags and froze them. It’s a great go to meal. Just thaw and toss in the oven. Thanks so much for linking up to the Frugal Tuesday Tip!
Jennifer
February 21, 2012 at 6:07 pm (UTC -4) Link to this comment
OK, I have been making stuffed peppers for years, but mine are BORING compared to yours. and I love the way you cut them. I will definitely be following your recipe next time I make them. Yum!
Megan and Emily
February 22, 2012 at 9:52 am (UTC -4) Link to this comment
This looks awesome! Do you think it would be good as a meatless version? I’m thinking about trying stuffed peppers both ways.
Visiting from Whimsically Homemade!
Diane
February 22, 2012 at 3:21 pm (UTC -4) Link to this comment
I have made them meatless using corn, beans cheese. I like to experiment with differnt stuffings. Thanks for stopping by!
Rahilya
February 22, 2012 at 9:00 pm (UTC -4) Link to this comment
these look awesome!! i love the idea of cutting the peppers sideways, its so much easier. also i like the idea of cooking everything in advance , i usually start with everything raw and that can be a hit or miss situation. Thanx!
Diane
February 23, 2012 at 6:02 am (UTC -4) Link to this comment
I have tried it without cooking the meat and peppers and you’re right it’s hit or miss. This way you can drain off the fat and the peppers are much softer. Thank you for stopping by
Jenn
February 23, 2012 at 5:09 pm (UTC -4) Link to this comment
We also always have extra peppers. I cannot wait to try this. I have to buy peppers soon!
I’d love for you to share this at our linky party.
http://housewivesofriverton.blogspot.com/2012/02/recipe-round-up-5.html
~Jenn
Diane
February 23, 2012 at 5:33 pm (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Thanks so much for the invite!
Miz Helen
February 24, 2012 at 6:28 pm (UTC -4) Link to this comment
I love the addition of the Jack Cheese for your Stuffed Peppers, that will give them just the right amount of kick. I can’t wait to try this recipe! Thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday. Hope you have a great week end and come back soon!
Miz Helen
claire
February 24, 2012 at 6:29 pm (UTC -4) Link to this comment
I’m your newest imperfect follower from the nester’s party-stop by for a visit!!
designsbygollum
February 26, 2012 at 12:41 pm (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Your stuffed peppers look delicious. Thanks for adding them to Foodie Friday!
heather c
April 1, 2013 at 2:33 am (UTC -4) Link to this comment
looks delicious……cant wait to give this a try..