Pizza Stuffed Peppers Dinner (Printer-Friendly Version)

Bell peppers filled with ground beef, pepperoni, rice, marinara, and mozzarella baked to cheesy perfection.

# Ingredients Needed:

→ Beef Patties

01 - 1 lb ground beef (80-85% lean)
02 - 0.5 cup finely diced yellow onion
03 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
04 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
06 - 0.5 teaspoon salt
07 - 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Brown Gravy and Vegetables

08 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
09 - 0.75 cup sliced yellow onion
10 - 1 cup sliced baby bella mushrooms
11 - 2 packets instant brown gravy mix
12 - 2 cups water

# Step-by-Step Directions:

01 - In a large bowl, whisk instant brown gravy mix with water until smooth and free of lumps. Set aside.
02 - In another bowl, combine ground beef, finely diced onions, onion powder, garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until evenly incorporated without overworking.
03 - Shape the beef mixture into five equal-sized patties, pressing lightly to maintain form.
04 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced onions and mushrooms, stirring occasionally until softened and lightly browned, about 3 to 4 minutes. Push to one side of the skillet.
05 - Place patties in the skillet beside the vegetables. Cook undisturbed for 4 to 5 minutes to form a crust. Flip and cook the other side until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
06 - Drain excess grease from skillet if needed. Reduce heat to medium. Pour prepared gravy into skillet, stirring gently to combine with vegetables and drippings. Cook until gravy thickens and coats patties.
07 - Arrange patties on plates and spoon gravy with onions and mushrooms over them. Serve immediately over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles.

# Helpful Hints:

01 - Searing the patties undisturbed develops a flavorful crust and retains juiciness.
02 - Whisk instant gravy thoroughly before adding to avoid lumps.
03 - Taste gravy before serving; adjust with additional Worcestershire sauce or salt if desired.

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