Ingredients for Beef Ham Stuffed Bell Peppers
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 lb ground ham
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup uncooked long-grain rice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 6 large bell peppers
- 1 (15-ounce) can tomato paste
- 4 cups water
- 2 bay leaves
- Not used in recipe
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
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How to Make Beef Ham Stuffed Bell Peppers
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 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.
- Cut 6 large bell peppers in half lengthwise and remove seeds and membranes.
- 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.
- Gradually whisk in 1 (15-ounce) can tomato paste and 4 cups water. Stir until smooth and bubbly.
- Add 2 bay leaves and 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional, for extra smoky flavor).
- Fill each bell pepper half with the meat mixture.
- Arrange stuffed peppers in the sauce, ensuring they are mostly submerged.
- Cover the pot or Dutch oven tightly.
- 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.
- Remove from oven and let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
15 g
Sugar
14g
Fat
28g
Carbs
5g
