Mamaw’s Stuffed Peppers

Name: Mamaw’s Stuffed Peppers
Yield: makes 6 servings
Ingredients: 6 green bell peppers; 1 pound ground beef; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 2 (14 3/4-ounce) cans diced tomatoes; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice; 1 cup cooked long-grain white rice (see page 195); Cooking spray; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs (see page 196)

December 9, 2011

Crystal’s “Mamaw” Cook served these delicious stuffed peppers with a delectable buttered bread-crumb topping. These bad boys are sauce-free, and preferred that way so that the taste of the pepper comes through. But neither Crystal nor Mamaw Cook will take offense if you want to add a little sauce. (See opposite for a tomato sauce that’s a great match for this dish.)

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