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!

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