BROWN RICE STUFFED PEPPERS

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For some extra flavor, I like to add bouillon to the dish while the peppers bake. It also steams them a little. If I make these with ground chicken or turkey, I use chicken bouillon; if I make them with ground beef, I use beef bouillon. -Hope Huggins, Santa Cruz, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

6 medium green peppers
3/4 cup uncooked brown rice
1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 medium onion, chopped
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
Pepper to taste

Steps:

Remove tops and seeds from peppers. In a stockpot, bring 10 cups water to boil; cook peppers for 5 minutes. Remove and drain. Cook rice according to package directions. , Preheat oven to 375°. In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add tomato sauce, herbs, salt and pepper; cook, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Stir in rice. Remove from the heat. Spoon rice mixture into peppers. Place in a shallow ungreased baking dish or casserole. Bake, uncovered, until peppers are tender, 15-20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 245 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 424mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 18g protein.