Mardi Gras Peppers

== Description ==
* Makes 6 servings
== Ingredients ==
* 6 whole bell peppers (2 yellow, 2 red, 2 green)
* ¼ cup olive oil
* 1½ pounds lean ground beef or ground pork
* 2 cups chopped onions
* 1 cup chopped green peppers
* ½ cup chopped celery
* 1 tablespoon minced garlic
* 4 cups fresh mushrooms, chopped (about 1 pound)
* 1 cup chicken broth
* 1 cup tomato sauce
* ¼ cup butter or margarine
* 2 teaspoons thyme
* hot pepper sauce to taste
* 4 cups cooked rice
* salt and ground black pepper to taste
* ½ cup bread crumbs
== Directions ==
# Cut off top of peppers; remove seeds and membranes and wash thoroughly.
# Blanch in boiling water for 3 minutes; set aside.
# Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat.
# Add beef, onions, pepper, celery and garlic.
# Saute 4 to 5 minutes or until meat is browned and vegetables are tender.
# Add mushrooms and chicken broth.
# Cook 1 to 2 minutes or until mushrooms are tender.
# Add tomato sauce, butter, thyme and pepper sauce.
# Simmer 7 to 9 minutes.
# Add rice, salt and pepper to taste.
# Spoon mixture into pepper cups.
# Sprinkle cups with bread crumbs.
# Bake at 350°F for 10 to 15 minutes.
Category:American Meat Dishes
Category:Mardi Gras Recipes
Category:Ground beef Recipes
Category:Ground pork Recipes
Category:Chicken stock and broth Recipes
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Category:Main Dish Recipes
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