Sofrito Stuffed Red Peppers
It's week #11 of the @steemit-ironchef challenge here on the STEEM platform. The special ingredient for this week is the Bell Pepper. The Bell Pepper comes in a range of colors and each has a slightly different flavor. Here I will show you a recipe for stuffed Red Bell Peppers, but you can really use whatever color you'd like. It's a simple, relatively healthy meal that will be sure to leave your taste buds satisfied.
Ingredients
1 1/4 Pounds Ground Beef
4 Red Bell Peppers
1 Red Onion
1 Cup of Sofrito
1 Cup of Cooked Rice
1/2 Cup of Sour Cream
2 Cloves of Garlic
Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese
Step 1: Cook the Rice
I used Wild Rice but you can use whatever rice you'd like.
Step 2: Dice the Onion & Garlic
Dice up the full onion and 2 cloves of garlic into small pieces.
Step 3: Shred the Cheese
You will need roughly 1 cup of shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Step 4: Core the Peppers
Cut out the top of the peppers and remove the pit and seeds. Use a knife to remove the ribs.
Step 5: Cook the Onions & Garlic
In a large skillet, begin cooking the onions and garlic with olive oil on medium heat
Step 6: Add the Meat and Brown It
Add the ground beef and mix it all together. Cook until the beef is browned.
Step 7: Mix The Filling
In a large bowl, combine the rice with the sofrito, sour cream, and meat mixture. Toss until well mixed.
Step 8: Stuff the Peppers!
Fill each pepper with as much of the mixture as you can. Place in a casserole dish.
Step 9: Bake 'Em
Cover with tin foil and put it in the oven on 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 minutes.
Step 10: Cheese 'Em
After 20 minutes in the oven, take them out and load shredded cheese on top of each one.
Step 11: Back in the Oven
Place them back in the oven for roughly 15 more minutes until the cheese starts to bubble.
Step 12: Enjoy!
Take the peppers out of the oven and let them cool a bit before digging in!
Let me know what you think!
Find out more about the Steemit-IronChef Contest
Follow @steemit-ironchef & @progressivechef
Thanks For Reading!
