TRADITIONAL STUFFED BELL PEPPERS

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Try using red, yellow, as well as green peppers for a nice presentation. What makes this recipe interesting are the spices--chili pepper and a hint of ground cloves. Sounds strange, but it's delicious.

Provided by mammamia 2

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h15m

Yield 4-6 bell peppers, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 -6 bell peppers, depending on size of pepper
1 1/2 cups cooked rice
1 lb ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 -2 minced garlic clove
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves, scant
2 teaspoons chili powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
pepper
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes

Steps:

  • Cut tops off peppers. With sharp knife, remove white membrane inside peppers. Wash and pat dry.
  • Arrange peppers in baking pan. If one is uneven, slice a bit off the bottom to allow it to stand freely.
  • Brown ground beef with onions and garlic.
  • Add seasonings, tomatoes, and rice. Blend well. If too soupy, cook until some juice is cooked off.
  • Stuff peppers.
  • Bake 350 for 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 389.9, Fat 17.8, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 77.1, Sodium 542.8, Carbohydrate 32.3, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 6.5, Protein 25.1

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