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Bacon Cheeseburger Smoked Meatloaf-Stuffed Bell Peppers with Tomato Rice

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Rett Main Course
Kategori American
serveringsstørrelse 4 people

Ingredienser
  

  • 4 large bell peppers
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice, rinsed
  • 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup finely diced yellow onion
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup, plus 2 teaspoons for topping
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

fremgangsmåte
 

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F. Slice the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and inner membranes. Arrange the peppers upright in a deep baking dish.
  • In a bowl, combine the ground beef, crumbled bacon, 1/2 cup cheddar, egg, breadcrumbs, diced onion, 2 tablespoons ketchup, mustard, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
  • In a separate bowl, stir together the rinsed rice, diced tomatoes with their juice, and beef broth. Pour the mixture around the peppers in the baking dish.
  • Divide the meat mixture among the peppers, packing it in gently without pressing too firmly. Spoon 1/2 teaspoon ketchup over each filled pepper.
  • Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake for 55 minutes. Carefully remove the foil and check that the rice is tender and the beef is fully cooked. If the rice still feels firm, cover the dish again and bake for another 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup cheddar over the peppers. Bake uncovered for 5 to 8 minutes, until the cheese is melted. Let the peppers rest for 5 minutes before serving with the tomato rice from the dish.

merknader

Choose peppers with flat bottoms so they stand upright while baking. If the rice is tender before the peppers are soft enough for your liking, keep the dish covered and bake a little longer. For make-ahead prep, mix the meat filling and refrigerate it separately, then fill the peppers just before baking.
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Equipment: Deep Baking Dish, Mixing Bowls, Aluminum Foil