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Unstuffed Peppers Recipe

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If you like stuffed peppers, you’ll love this speedy version from Beth DeWyer of Du Bois, Pennsylvania. It offers all the comforting flavor of the original, but takes just half an hour. “Instead of cooking the instant rice, you can use 2 cups leftover cooked rice if you have it on hand," she suggests.

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Unstuffed Peppers Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield: 6 Servings

20 10 30

Ingredients

1 cup uncooked instant rice
1 pound ground beef
2 medium green peppers, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 jar (26 ounces) marinara sauce
1-1/2 teaspoons salt-free seasoning blend
1/2 cup shredded Italian cheese blend
1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1 tablespoon olive oil

Directions

Cook rice according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook the beef, green peppers and onion over medium-high heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the rice, marinara sauce and seasoning blend. Stir in cheese.
Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Toss bread crumbs and oil; sprinkle over the top. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until heated through and topping is golden brown. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 343 calories, 12 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 43 mg cholesterol, 469 mg sodium, 38 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 20 g protein.

Originally published as Unstuffed Peppers in Simple & Delicious July/August 2006, p27

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Reviewed on Nov. 01, 2012 by katlaydee3

I did not really like this dish. I thought it was lacking flavor and the peppers were still undercooked even after I left it in the oven twice as long.

Reviewed on Jan. 06, 2012 by Dawn A

A good, quick recipe to make, however, I would add salt and pepper to the mixture before baking. I agree that extra breadcrumb topping makes the dish! I loved the crunchiness of the topping.

Reviewed on Dec. 04, 2011 by jennkrohn

I thought this was a tasty dish, it took a bit more work to prepare then I anticipated but it was good. The bread crumbs on top make the dish.

Reviewed on Sep. 05, 2011 by Ab0628

I really enjoyed this. So much easier than regular stuffed peppers. Used peppers from our garden and our homemade canned spaghetti sauce!

Reviewed on Nov. 12, 2010 by hevnbndmum

Its quick, easy and tastes like real stuffed peppers. The whole family likes it!

Reviewed on May. 27, 2010 by BuenyMom

I HAVE MADE THIS RECIPE MANY TIMES. THIS IS MY DAUGHTER'S ABSOLUTE FAVORITE. SHE REQUESTS IT WHENEVER SHE COME HOME. I WOULD RECOMMEND THIS TO ANYONE. IT'S SO MUCH EASIER THAN STUFFING THE PEPPERS AND THEY COOK PERFECTLY. TASTES JUST LIKE THE REAL DEAL