Beef-Stuffed Peppers with Cheese Sauce
Submitted by aeokie
Green bell peppers stuffed with seasoned ground beef and onion, smothered in a homemade cheddar cheese sauce and baked until bubbly. A hearty family dinner that serves four.
YIELD
4 servingsPREP
1 hrsCOOK
30 minREADY
1 hrsStuffed peppers get the upgrade they deserve when you blanket them in a from-scratch cheddar cheese sauce that bubbles and browns in the oven.
Green bell pepper halves are parboiled until just tender, then packed with seasoned ground beef and onion before the whole pan gets drenched in that silky, cheesy goodness.
This is the kind of home cooking that makes the whole house smell like Sunday dinner, even on a Wednesday.
Kitchen Tips
- Parboil the peppers just until they bend slightly. You want them tender enough to eat but sturdy enough to hold the filling.
- Drain the ground beef thoroughly after browning. Extra grease will make the cheese sauce slide right off.
- For an extra-smooth cheese sauce, remove the pan from heat before adding the cheddar and stir until melted. High heat makes cheese grainy.
- Swap in sharp cheddar for a bolder, tangier sauce that really stands up to the beef.
Variations
- Use red or yellow bell peppers for a sweeter, milder flavor.
- Stir cooked rice into the beef filling for a more substantial stuffing.
- Add a pinch of cayenne or diced jalapeño to the meat mixture for a spicy kick.
Ingredients
Directions
Split the peppers lengthwise and remove seeds.
Parboil the peppers in a small amount of boiling salted water for about 5 minutes.
Drain well.
In a skillet melt 1 tablespoon of the butter and cook the beef and onion, breaking up the meat with a fork, until the meat loses its red color; pour off excess fat.
Add 1 teaspoon salt and a dash of pepper.
Fill the peppers with the mixture and arrange them in a shallow baking dish .
Melt the remaining butter and blend in the flour.
Gradually add the milk and cook, stirring, until thickened.
Stir in the cheese and season to taste. Pour sauce over the peppers and bake in a preheated 350℉ (180℃) oven for about 30 minutes.
Makes 4 servings.
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