MY BIG FAT GREEK STUFFED PEPPERS

My Big Fat Greek Stuffed Peppers image

Provided by Jo Coburn

Categories Meat

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 bell peppers, halved and seeded
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1/2 lb extra lean ground beef
salt
pepper
1 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon basil
2 large tomatoes, diced
3 cups brown rice, cooked
1 cup feta cheese, crumbled

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Lightly grease a baking sheet and put peppers , cut side down, on the surface. Roast in oven for 20-30 minutes or until tender and the skin begins to brown.
While peppers are roasting heat the olive oil over medium-high heat and add onion.
Cook onion until translucent, then add beef,crumbling well; add salt and pepper to taste.
Drain well and blot with paper towels to reduce fat.
Add seasonings to beef mixture; then add tomatoes and rice.
Mix well. Add Feta cheese and mix again.
In a baking dish, place peppers cut side up this time and fill with meat and cheese mixture.
Cook for an additional 5-10 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 542.4, Fat 14.8, SaturatedFat 5.8, Cholesterol 45.7, Sodium 317.7, Carbohydrate 82.3, Fiber 6.3, Sugar 7, Protein 20.7