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Almost Stuffed Peppers

Name: Almost Stuffed Peppers
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4-6 servings.
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
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

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Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Makes

4-6 servings

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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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.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 240 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 37mg cholesterol, 140mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 16g protein.

Almost Stuffed Peppers

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