UNSTUFFED STUFFED PEPPERS

UNstuffed Stuffed Peppers image

Provided by carrie sheridan

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

28 ounces san marzano organic tomatoes, drained (reserving liquid)
4 large green peppers, cored, seeded and thinly sliced
1 -1 1/2 lb ground beef
3 -4 cups cooked rice
1 large onion, peeled and thinly sliced
2 tablespoons spitiko greek olive oil
3 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Place 2 TBS olive oil in a 12 inch deep frying pan or large pot. Heat for 2 minutes and then add sliced green peppers for 2 minutes. Add sliced onion, minced garlic and cook 2 minutes. Add ground beef (home ground from a piece of sirloin steak, round steak or a chuck roast, if possible) and cook just until the beef is no longer pink. Add cooked rice and chopped tomatoes and heat through.
When heated through, taste and adjust seasonings according to taste. You can add Italian seasoning or dried basil or dried oregano, if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 572.7, Fat 24.8, SaturatedFat 7.8, Cholesterol 77.1, Sodium 673.2, Carbohydrate 59.7, Fiber 6.4, Sugar 10.8, Protein 28.2