Stuffed Bell Peppers:
1 lb. ground italian sausage (if you can't find it ground, you can buy italian sausage links, slice the peel and pull out the fillings- works just as well).
1/2 lb ground beef
1 small onion finely chopped
1 cup chopped mushrooms (portabello or white both work well)
4 large green bell peppers (try to find some that will stand on end- it'll make it easier)
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tbsp olive oil
dried basil, oregano, thyme.
Cut the tops off the bell peppers and shake out the seeds. I like to use what I cut off as part of the filling too, so cut into pieces all of what is on the top, except the stem and set aside for later.
In a large frying pan, brown the sausage, beef, and onions with the olive oil. When it is about half way done, add the mushrooms, and green pepper pieces. Also add the seasonings to taste. Drain, if needed. When the meet is completely cooked, remove from the heat and stir in the cheese.
Place all four peppers in a small baking dish or brownie pan. Fill each pepper to the brim with the meat mixture. If you want, you can add more cheese to the top. Put the pan in the oven on broil until the peppers start to slightly char on the top.
I like to serve mine with a bed of white or brown rice- which compliments the flavors well.
Enjoy!
