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Casera Stuffed Peppers Recipe

Ingredients with Measurements:
- 4 large bell peppers, halved and seeded
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1/2 cup diced tomato
- 1/2 cup diced zucchini
- 1/2 cup diced yellow squash
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste

Special equipment needed:
- Large skillet
- Baking dish

Step-by-step instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.

2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.

3. Add diced onion and cook until soft and translucent.

4. Add ground beef and cook until browned.

5. Add diced tomato, zucchini, and yellow squash. Cook until vegetables are tender.

6. Add cooked rice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until well combined.

7. Stuff the halved bell peppers with the beef and rice mixture.

8. Place the stuffed peppers in a baking dish.

9. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top of the stuffed peppers.

10. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes.

11. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.


- Time:
Preparation time: 20 minutes
- Cooking time: 45 minutes
Temperature:
- Preheat oven to 375°F
Serving size:
- 4 servings

Nutritional information:
- Calories per serving: 420
- Fat: 23g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Protein: 29g

Substitutions for ingredients:
- Ground beef can be substituted with ground turkey or chicken.
- Cheddar cheese can be substituted with any other type of cheese.

Variations:
- Add chopped jalapeños for a spicy kick.
- Use quinoa instead of rice for a gluten-free option.
- Add black beans for a vegetarian option.

Tips and tricks:
- To make the peppers easier to stuff, cut off a small portion of the bottom of each pepper so they sit flat in the baking dish.
- Use a spoon to remove the seeds and membrane from the inside of the peppers.

Storage instructions:
- Store leftover stuffed peppers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Reheating instructions:
- Reheat stuffed peppers in the microwave or oven until heated through.

Presentation ideas:
- Serve stuffed peppers on a bed of lettuce or with a side salad.

Garnishes:
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley or cilantro.

Pairings:
- Serve with a side of garlic bread or roasted vegetables.

Suggested side dishes:
- Garlic bread
- Roasted vegetables
- Side salad

Troubleshooting advice:
- If the peppers are not cooking evenly, cover the baking dish with foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes.

Food safety advice:
- Make sure the ground beef is cooked to an internal temperature of 160°F.

Food history:
- Stuffed peppers have been a popular dish in many cultures for centuries, with variations found in Mexican, Italian, and Middle Eastern cuisines.

Flavor profiles:
- Savory, cheesy, and slightly sweet from the bell peppers.

Serving suggestions:
- Serve hot and enjoy as a main dish.

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Taste: Savory, Tangy, Herby, Spicy, Hearty