CLASSIC STUFFED PEPPERS

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Classic stuffed peppers are pared down for two, and the result is a savory and satisfying dish that tastes so delicious, you'll want to double the recipe and serve it to guests. Field editor Donna Brockett of Kingfisher, Oklahoma shared this recipe.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 medium green peppers
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 cup meatless spaghetti sauce, divided
1/4 cup uncooked instant rice
1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Dash pepper
1/2 pound uncooked lean ground beef

Steps:

Cut tops off peppers and discard; remove seeds. In a large saucepan, cook peppers in boiling water for 5 minutes. Drain and rinse in cold water., In a bowl, combine the egg, 1/4 cup of the spaghetti sauce, rice, onion, salt, Worcestershire sauce and pepper. Crumble beef over the mixture and mix well. Stuff into peppers. Place in an ungreased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Pour the remaining sauce over peppers. Cover and bake at 350° for 50-55 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 375 calories, Fat 15g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 146mg cholesterol, Sodium 987mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 30g protein. Diabetic Exchanges