SLOW-COOKER COUSCOUS-STUFFED PEPPERS

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Like stuffed peppers? Try a new one with a spicy combination of ingredients.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 4h50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 large bell peppers
1/2 pound ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 large clove garlic, finely chopped
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
2/3 cup uncooked couscous
1/2 cup water
Pine nuts, if desired
Fresh cilantro, if desired

Steps:

  • Cut thin slice from stem end of each bell pepper to remove top of pepper; discard. Remove seeds and membranes; rinse peppers.
  • In 10-inch skillet, cook beef, onion and garlic over medium-high heat about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is brown; drain. Stir in tomato sauce, cumin, salt, cinnamon and red pepper. Stir in couscous. Divide beef mixture evenly among peppers.
  • Pour water into 4 1/2- to 6-quart slow cooker; stand peppers upright in cooker.
  • Cover and cook on low heat setting 3 to 4 1/2 hours or until peppers are tender. Garnish with pine nuts and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Carbohydrate 43 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fiber 6 g, Protein 17 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 870 mg

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