Prepare bell peppers for stuffing by removing their stems and cores.
Bell peppers stuffed with ground beef and rice make a delicious and hearty meal. If you're a vegetarian, you can use soy grounds in place of meat. Make the recipe your own by adding herbs, such as oregano, basil or parsley. After stuffing the peppers, you can bake them in a tomato sauce for a sweet and tangy flavor. For the best taste, remove the peppers' spongy cores and ribs before filling them.
Instructions
1. Rinse the bell peppers under running tap water to remove bacteria and pesticide residue before preparing them. Pat the peppers dry with paper towels.
2. Position the pepper on its side on a cutting board. Use a sharp paring knife to slice 1 inch of the stem end off of the pepper. Discard the stem.
3. Stand the pepper on its end. Use a spoon to gently scrape the seeds out of the pepper.
4. Use the knife to cut the core out of the top of the pepper. Shave the ribs that were connected to the core off by running the knife vertically down the inside of the pepper. Discard the core and ribs. Stuff the cored pepper.
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