Posted by Karen on February 19, 2001 at 12:26:06:
In Reply to: Stuffed Green Peppers posted by Jaybird on February 19, 2001 at 10:42:06:
Hungarian Stuffed Green Peppers
(Toltottpaprika)
8 medium sized green peppers
1/2 lb. ground beef (or 1 lb. beef if you do not want to include pork)
1/2 lb. ground pork
1 raw egg
1 cup washed rice
2 28 oz. cans of crushed tomatos (or 3 or 4 lbs. fresh peeled tomatos)
1 large white onion, chopped
2 Tbsp. good Hungarian Paprika (buy imported sweet)
1 tsp. salt
2 Tbls. sugar (do not omit)
1/4 tsp. black pepper corns
2 whole Bay laurel leaves
1 cup water only if needed
Cut off the tops of peppers and reserve. Take out the seeds.
In mixing bowl, place the ground meat, raw egg, washed rice,
salt and paprika. Mix well with clean hands.
Stuff peppers, using all the meat mixture. If you have some
left over, make a few balls. Set peppers up-right in cooking pot.
Add the tomatos, sugar, onions and chopped tops of peppers over
the peppers, toss in the black pepper corns and the bay leaves.
Cover and slowly cook for about 1 1/2 hours.
If it looks too thick add a little water.
Serves 4.
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Stuffed Green Peppers
1 large green pepper for every guest
1 tin salmon or tuna
3-4 finely chopped green onions or chives
1/4 cup mayonnaise
Salt and pepper to taste
2-3 sliced hard-boiled eggs
Cut off tops of peppers. Clean out seeds. Wash with COLD water.
Place upside down on a paper towel for a few minutes to drain.
In a food processor or blender combine all the other ingredients
and process until smooth but not watery.
Fill the green peppers with the mixture
Garnish with a slice of hard-boiled egg.
Gently sprinkle paprika on top for added color!
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Barley Stuffed Green Peppers
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 cups mushrooms, chopped
1 cup onions, chopped
1 1/2 cups pearl barley, cooked
2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
1/4 teaspoon thyme
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup monterey jack cheese, shredded
4 medium bell peppers
1 cup marinara sauce
Preheat oven to 350F.
Heat the oil in a large skillet. Add mushrooms and onions and cook,
stirring until the onions are browned.
Stir in the barley, parsley, thyme and pepper(ground). Stir in the cheese;
set aside.
Rinse the bell peppers. Cut off the tops; remove and discard the seeds and pith.
If necessary, make a thin slice on the bottom of each pepper to balance.
Spoon 1/4 of the mixture into each pepper. Stand the peppers upright in a baking
dish just large enough to accommodate them. Pour the sauce into the baking dish.
Bake 30 minutes or until the peppers are tender.
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Mexican Stuffed Peppers
4 Anaheim Chiles
1 LB Ground Beef
1 Package Taco Seasoning Mix
1 Package Shredded Cheese
1 Can Enchilada Sauce
1 Medium to Large Baking Dish
Preheat oven to 350.
Brown ground beef.
While beef is browning, cut the top off the Anaheim peppers.
Slice down one side of each pepper. De-vein and de-seed chiles
to flavor (The more you leave in, the hotter it is!)
Add taco seasoning to beef when properly brown and prepare based
on directions on taco seasoning package.
Place pepper, sliced side up, in a medium to large pan for baking.
Stuff each pepper with meat and cheese. Cover all with enchilada sauce.
Cover dish and bake for 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from oven and serve.
Serves 3 to 4.