Stuffed Bell Peppers...an oldie but a goodie!

One of Rocky's favorite dishes is stuffed bell peppers. I grew up with a version made with rice, but his is stuffed with meat only. It is the specialty dish of his step-grandmother, Evelyn. She always makes it for him when we come to visit her in the booming metropolis of Baird, Texas. I added a few things that she doesn't, and although this recipe is good, it is nothing compared to her version! She doesn't use no stinkin recipe!

Mamaw Gillit's Stuffed Bell Peppers

3 large bell peppers

1 1/2 lbs. ground meat

1/2 chopped onion

1 tsp. garlic

salt and pepper

1 can diced tomatoes

1 small can tomato sauce

1/4 cup ketchup

6 slices mozzarella cheese

Cut peppers down the middle and remove seeds and ribs. Place in a large pot of boiling water for about 5-7 minutes. Peppers should be soft and less bright green when they are ready.

Brown ground meat, onion, garlic, salt and pepper. Drain grease and add tomatoes, sauce, and ketchup. Simmer this on medium heat for 10-15 minutes to let the flavors meld together.

Place cooked peppers in a casserole dish and fill with meat mixture. Pour the extra meat and sauce around the peppers. Top each pepper half with one slice of cheese. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 30 minutes, or until it is bubbly and delicious.

Before the cheese was added and baked.

This dish is best paired with 2 homestyle classics- mashed potatoes and corn. A carb lovers delight! Who here mixes their corn and potatoes together?? Me!!