STUFFED BELL PEPPERS WITH AN ITALIAN FLAIR

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These are really tasty,hardy, and great for a green pepper lover. I also add pieces of the green pepper tops when I'm browning the meat. These are great with some crusty Italian bread, and very filling.

Provided by HEP MEP

Categories     Rice

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 stuffed peppers

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup uncooked rice
1 3/4 lbs ground beef
1 large onion, diced
8 green peppers
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 (32 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
2 cups water
8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Prepare rice according to directions; meanwhile, brown beef and onion until pan juices have evaporated.
  • Remove to a large bowl.
  • To meat add salt, oregano, pepper, rice, and 2 cups of spaghetti sauce.
  • Cut tops off peppers and remove seeds and dry pulp.
  • Stuff the peppers with the meat mixture and arrange in a baking pan or electric frying pan.
  • Add remaining sauce and water to the pan.
  • Bake 50 to 60 minutes or until the peppers are tender.
  • Top with mozzarella cheese and heat till cheese melts, about 3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 506.9, Fat 24.4, SaturatedFat 10.1, Cholesterol 89.9, Sodium 971.4, Carbohydrate 41, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 14.6, Protein 29.9

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