Czech Stuffed Green Peppers

A very delicious stuffed pepper recipe with a yummy creamy tomato sauce.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 2 hr
• Total Time: 2 hr 30 mins
• Calories: 556 Calories

Ingredients

• ⅓ cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup sour cream
• ½ teaspoon ground allspice
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 eggs
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon dried marjoram
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 (28 ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 2 pounds lean ground beef
• 1 cup cooked rice
• 2 large onions, chopped
• 8 green bell peppers
• 3 whole allspice berries
• 3 whole peppercorns

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Cut tops off of peppers, and remove seeds and membranes from inside.

Step 2

In a skillet over medium heat, saute 1 chopped onion until tender. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, sauteed onion, cooked rice and eggs. Season with parsley, salt and pepper. Mix well, and stuff into peppers. Place in a large roasting pan.

Step 3

Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat, Saute 2 chopped onions until soft and translucent. Stir in tomatoes. Season with peppercorns, allspice berries, ground allspice, oregano, marjoram, salt and pepper. Cook on medium heat for 15 to 20 minutes. Pour over peppers in roasting pan.

Step 4

Cover, and bake in preheated oven for 1 1/2 hours. Remove peppers, and transfer sauce to a blender, or use a hand blender. Puree sauce until smooth. Pour sauce back into pan, and reheat. Whisk in sour cream just before serving.