Ingredients
The following ingredients have 4 Servings
- 1 lb. meatloaf mix (beef, pork, veal)
- 1 cup onion (chopped)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 cup white corn
- 1 14.5 oz. can petite diced tomatoes (undrained)
- 2 tsp. dried oregano
- 1 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp. ground pepper
- 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
- 1 1/2 cups cooked whole grain brown rice (I use Uncle Ben's Ready Rice)
- 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese (plus extra for sprinkling on top)
- 4 bell peppers
- 1/2 cup plain panko bread crumbs
- parsley (chopped for garnish (optional))
Instruction
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a large skillet over medium high heat brown meatloaf mix for 5 minutes.
- Add onions, garlic, corn and continue to cook for an additional 5-7 minutes or until vegetables begin to soften.
- Stir in tomatoes (undrained), oregano, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes. Cook for 15 minutes.
- Stir in cooked rice and 1 cup cheese and continue to cook for 3-4 minutes until cheese is melted and rice is warm. Remove from heat.
- Cut bell peppers in half. Remove seeds and ribs. Sprinkle insides with kosher salt. Place in a microwave safe dish. Add 1/4 cup water. Cover and microwave for 4-5 minutes or until somewhat softened.
- Transfer the peppers to large baking dish or large baking sheet. Fill the peppers with the meat mixture. Sprinkle with some extra shredded cheese and panko bread crumbs.
- Bake for 20 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley if desired.
