Beef Ham Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipe

Ingredients for Beef Ham Stuffed Bell Peppers

• Ground Beef
• Cooked Ham
• Dried Onion Flakes
• 1 large egg
• White Rice
• 1 teaspoon salt
• Black Pepper
• Green Peppers
• Tomato Paste
• Water
• Bay Leaves
• Bacon Drippings
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour

How to Make Beef Ham Stuffed Bell Peppers

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large bowl, combine 1 lb ground beef, 1/2 lb ground ham, 1/2 cup uncooked long-grain rice, 1 medium onion (finely chopped), 1 large egg, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Mix well.
3. Cut 6 large bell peppers in half lengthwise and remove seeds and membranes.
4. Prepare the sauce: In a large oven-safe pot or Dutch oven, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat. Whisk in 1/4 cup all-purpose flour until smooth and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until lightly browned.
5. Gradually whisk in 1 (15-ounce) can tomato paste and 4 cups water. Stir until smooth and bubbly.
6. Add 2 bay leaves and 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional, for extra smoky flavor).
7. Fill each bell pepper half with the meat mixture.
8. Arrange stuffed peppers in the sauce, ensuring they are mostly submerged.
9. Cover the pot or Dutch oven tightly.
10. Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the rice is cooked through and the peppers are tender. Add a little more water if needed during cooking if the sauce becomes too thick.
11. Remove from oven and let stand for 10 minutes before serving.