Stuffed Green Bell Peppers

Name: Stuffed Green Bell Peppers Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 6 large green bell peppers; 1.10 pds. 93% lean ground beef; 1 14.5 ounce can Hunt's diced tomatoes (flavored); 1 14.5 ounce can Southwestern tomatoes; 1/2 cup white Minute rice; 1/2 cup water; 1 cup chopped onion; 1/2 tbsp. oregano; 1/2 tbsp. basil; 1 tbsp. chopped garlic; 1/4-1/3 jar spaghetti sauce; 1 cup Pizza cheese

Minutes to Prepare: 20
Minutes to Cook: 20

Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

6 large green bell peppers1.10 pds. 93% lean ground beef1 14.5 ounce can Hunt's diced tomatoes (flavored)1 14.5 ounce can Southwestern tomatoes1/2 cup white Minute rice1/2 cup water1 cup chopped onion1/2 tbsp. oregano1/2 tbsp. basil1 tbsp. chopped garlic1/4-1/3 jar spaghetti sauce1 cup Pizza cheese

Directions

Cut off the tops of each green pepper and remove seeds and pulp. Boil the green peppers for 5 minutes to soften. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Brown ground beef, onion, basil, oregano, and garlic in a skillet (you may add less or more of the seasonings depending on your preference). Add rice, water, and both cans of tomatoes. Cook until rice is tender. Place green peppers in a casserole dish and fill each pepper with the meat mixture. Top peppers with spaghetti sauce and cheese. Place in oven for 20 minutes or until hot. Makes 6 servings.

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LLARCHICK.

Servings Per Recipe: 6

Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving

Calories: 349.8
Total Fat: 12.3 g
Cholesterol: 61.0 mg
Sodium: 931.4 mg
Total Carbs: 34.4 g
Dietary Fiber: 6.6 g
Protein: 27.4 g

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