CUBAN-STYLE STUFFED PEPPERS

Cuban-Style Stuffed Peppers image

Cooking green pepper halves in the microwave not only cuts down the cooking time but it keeps the kitchen cooler.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

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Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with mild green chilies
1 cup cooked long grain rice
1/4 cup dry red wine
1/4 cup sliced pimiento-stuffed olives
3 tablespoons tomato paste
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
4 large green peppers
1 cup water
Roasted sweet red pepper strips, optional

Steps:

In a large skillet, cook beef, onion and garlic in oil over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the next eight ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes., Meanwhile, cut green peppers in half lengthwise; discard seeds. Place in an ungreased shallow 3-qt. microwave-safe dish; add water. Cover and microwave on high for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain; fill each pepper half with 1/2 cup meat mixture. Garnish with red pepper strips if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 317 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 1250mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 25g protein.