Hi Theresa,
Your message was on top!
Yes, these recipes so far, may be placed in the freezer.
Make sure the container, zzip lock bag, whatever you place them in is frozen
safe.
Sugar
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-Original Message-
From: Cookinginthedark On Behalf Of
Teresa Mullen via Cookinginthedark
Sent: Monday, April 6, 2020 9:45 AM
To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org
Cc: Teresa Mullen
Subject: Re: [CnD] MEXICAN STUFFED PEPPERS
Hopefully my message is not at the bottom, however with this recipe can these
be put in the freezer for later?? Especially with all of this coronavirus stuff
going on? prepared ahead of time and put in the freezer
On Sat, Apr 4, 2020 at 12:38 PM Sugar Lopez via Cookinginthedark <
cookinginthedark@acbradio.org> wrote:
> MEXICAN STUFFED PEPPERS
>
> Change the number in the box above to adjust serving size. Please note
> that size of cookware and cook time may vary.
>
> Prep Time 5 Minutes
>
> Cook Time 55 Minutes
>
> Total Time 1 Hour
>
> Servings 8
>
>
>
> 6 to 8 bell peppers any color
>
> *Sugar’s Note: I like the red or yellow one’s, much sweeter than the
> green(my thought)
>
> 1-1/4 pounds lean ground beef
>
> 2 tablespoons homemade taco seasoning (or store-bought)
>
> 1/2 cup diced white or yellow onion
>
> *Sugar’s Note: I love the red onions)
>
> 1 teaspoon minced garlic
>
> 1 14.5 ounce can fire roasted, diced tomatoes
>
> 1 8 ounce can tomato sauce
>
> 1-1/2 cup cooked long grain white rice see note below
>
> 1 4 ounce can diced green chiles, drained
>
> 1 15 ounce can black beans, drained
>
> 1 cup frozen corn no need to thaw
>
> * 1 can of corn can also work)
>
> 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper optional
>
> 1-1/2 to 2 cups shredded cheese cheddar, Jack, or Mexican blend
>
> Optional toppings - sour cream thinly sliced green onion, chopped
> avocado, olives, chopped cilantro, diced tomato, salsa
>
>
>
> Preheat oven to 400F.
>
> Slice tops off peppers, remove seeds and trim ribs, if necessary.
>
> Place peppers in a baking dish and add about 1" of water.
>
> Cover with foil and bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes, until
> slightly tender.
>
> Remove from oven and reduce oven temperature to 375 degrees F.
>
> Remove peppers from baking dish and pour off water.
>
> Return peppers to baking dish.
>
> While peppers are in the oven, add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil to a
> large saute pan and place over medium-high heat.
>
> *Sugar’s Note” I like to use the different infused oils such as Garlic
> and extra virgin olive oil(they do have other infused flavors)
>
> Add ground beef and cook, stirring to break up the beef, until browned
> and cooked through.
>
> Drain off as much grease as possible from the pan.
>
> Return the pan to the heat, add onion and garlic and cook till
> tender.(about 10 minutes or so)
>
> Reduce heat to medium and add the taco seasoning, tomatoes, tomato
> sauce, beans, rice, green chiles, frozen corn, crushed red pepper (if
> using), and
> 1 cup cheese.
>
> Cook until combined and cheese has melted.
>
> Fill peppers with the beef mixture and return to baking dish.
>
> Cover with foil and bake at 375 degrees F for 25 minutes to 30
> minutes, or until peppers are very tender and filling is heated through.
>
> Remove foil, top with remaining shredded cheese, and bake for an
> additional 5 minutes until cheese has melted.
>
> RECIPE NOTES
>
> This recipe will make enough to fill 6 large or 8 medium sized bell
> peppers.
>
> Cook your rice before beginning filling.
>
> To yield 1-1/2 cups cooked rice, use 1/2 cup rice to 1 cup water and
> cook according to the package directions.
>
> Feel free to make some or all of the following changes to suit your
> nutritional preferences:
>
> - Substitute lean ground turkey for the ground beef
>
> - Use brown rice in place of the white rice
>
> - Reduce or eliminate the cheese in the filling
>
>
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>
>
> “How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.”
>
> - - Winnie the Pooh
>
> ,
>
> I appreciate your friendship/support at:
>
> https://www.gofundme.com/sugars-transplant-journey
>
> -Sugar
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