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Almost Stuffed Peppers Recipe

For a quick way to enjoy an old favorite, stir up Jan Roat's stuffed green pepper makings in a skillet. "This easy one-pan meal is requested so often I even make it when I'm not in a hurry," notes the active Red Lodge, Montana cook.

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Almost Stuffed Peppers Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Yield: 6 Servings

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Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
2 cups water
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 large green pepper, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 cups uncooked instant rice

Directions

In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Remove; set aside and keep warm.
In the same skillet, combine the water, tomatoes, green pepper, onion and seasonings; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until vegetables are tender. Stir in rice; cover and remove from the heat. Let stand for 5 minutes. Stir in beef; return to the heat and cook until heated through. Yield: 4-6 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 cup) equals 240 calories, 7 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 37 mg cholesterol, 140 mg sodium, 27 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 16 g protein.

Originally published as Almost Stuffed Peppers in Quick Cooking July/August 1998, p63

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Reviewed on Jan. 24, 2013 by tstreich

Quick, easy and really good. I did add about a Tbsp of minced garlic and we melted mozzarella on top before serving just like we do with real stuffed peppers. This will definitely become a regular go to quick meal.

Reviewed on Dec. 25, 2011 by maryann1210

Very easy and very tasty. Good with turkey sausage instead of ground beef, also.

Reviewed on Mar. 10, 2011 by heather415

it was good. But it seemed to be missing something.

Reviewed on Feb. 11, 2011 by cmdumee

This is a fabulous way to get all of the flavor of stuffed peppers without all of the time and effort. I like to use leftover rice and reduce the liquid and cooking time for an even faster result.

Reviewed on Sep. 21, 2010 by hcs2008

Definately a Keeper! First time around found it to be a bit bland - Added some Steak Seasoning & fresh garlic to veggie's - mmmmm

This one somehow finds itself repeating itself in our household too :)

Reviewed on Oct. 05, 2009 by Miffie55

This is a great recipe, we put it over mashed potatoes and the kids really like it.

Reviewed on Sep. 07, 2009 by glbmom57

this had become a regular meal at our house. It is easy to make and taste great. I passed it along to several family members and they make it regularly as well.

Reviewed on Aug. 26, 2009 by oklahomacountrygirl

My family loved this recipe. Was

very easy to prepare,but will use a little less rice. Was very good. In my recipe book now

Reviewed on Aug. 26, 2009 by oklahomacountrygirl

Reviewed on May. 27, 2009 by modestcook

My wife and I liked this recipe very much, we put in our favorites list. I did the directions a little different. After the ground beef was about half cooked I added the vegetables and spices. When the meat was cooked and veggies tender I added the remaining ingredients. It turned out great. I didn't see any reason to remove the meat and then put it back in.

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