Polenta and Beef Stuffed Mini Sweet Peppers

BellaFina™ peppers may be used to create a wide variety of recipes, from appetizers to main dishes. BellaFina peppers are often used in salads, vegetables trays with or without dip, cooked in stews and sauces and stuffed with meat, cheese and grains.

Grown on the vine in the field, BellaFina peppers are a great source of vitamins and nutrients. They are low calorie, fat free, sodium free and high in Vitamin C.

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Ingredients:

4 cups water
2 tablespoons salt
1 cup polenta
1/2 stick butter
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
1/2 pound leftover steak, beef tips, beef whatever, as long as it’s cooked and shredded or diced
1 bag sweet mini peppers, washed and sliced vertically, deseeded
Muenster cheese, sliced into matchsticks
Scallions, diced
Guacamole, for serving, optional
Hot sauce, for serving, optional

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
  2. Bring the water and salt to a boil and add polenta, whisk constantly for 3 minutes. Reduce to low, cover and simmer for 10 minutes; remove from heat, add butter and parmesan cheese and stir.
  3. Stuff the pepper halves with about a tablespoon (use your judgement) of beef, then fill with polenta. Top with muenster cheese and bake on a half-sheet pan for 10-15 minutes, until cheese is starting to brown.
  4. Top with scallions, guacamole, and hot sauce (if using).

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