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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 Mar. 18, 2009 by jbkjj

My family loves this recipe. I did add half of an envelope of onion soup mix with the water.This really brings out all the flavors

Reviewed on Mar. 03, 2009 by glbmom57

Great recipe and very quick and easy. My picky husband even liked this. I did add a can of tomato sauce after I added the rice just because it seemed too dry.

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