Hearty Stuffed Peppers with Beef and Cabbage

Hearty Stuffed Peppers with Beef and Cabbage

Enjoy these deliciously hearty stuffed peppers filled with a savory blend of ground beef and cabbage, topped with melted cheese.

Ingredients

• 4 pieces bell peppers
• 1 pound ground beef
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 2 cups green cabbage
• 2 cups red cabbage
• 1 cup celery
• 1 medium onion
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon basil
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup provolone cheese

Method

1. Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly greasing two rectangular baking dishes.
2. In a large pot, melt a bit of butter over medium heat. Add in ground beef along with chopped tomatoes, green and red cabbage, diced celery, onion, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, salt, oregano, basil, and black pepper. Cook this mixture until the beef is browned and the cabbage begins to soften, around 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally for another 10 to 15 minutes.
3. While the beef is cooking, slice bell peppers in half lengthwise, discarding stems, seeds, and membranes. Brush the outer sides with olive oil and arrange them cut-side down in the prepared baking dishes.
4. Once the beef mixture is cooked, drain any excess liquid. Stuff each bell pepper with the beef filling, adding extra on top if desired, and cover the peppers with aluminum foil.
5. Place the dishes in the oven and bake until the peppers are tender, about 30 to 40 minutes. Afterward, remove the foil, sprinkle mozzarella and provolone cheese on top, and bake for an additional 5 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and melted.
6. Let the stuffed peppers cool for a few minutes before serving.