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Spicy Stuffed Peppers

Name: Spicy Stuffed Peppers
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 green peppers, tops and seeds removed; 1 pound lean ground beef; 1 cup finely chopped onion; 1/2 cup cooked rice; 1 teaspoon celery salt; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; Dash cayenne pepper; 1 jar (8 ounces) picante sauce

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Total Time

Prep: 10 min. Bake: 35 min.

Makes

4 servings

Updated: Dec. 18, 2022

This is one of my family's favorite recipes. It can be fixed any time of the year, but it's especially good with fresh peppers from the garden.

Spicy Stuffed Peppers Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

4 green peppers, tops and seeds removed
1 pound lean ground beef
1 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup cooked rice
1 teaspoon celery salt
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Dash cayenne pepper
1 jar (8 ounces) picante sauce

Directions

Cook peppers in boiling salted water for 3 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water. Combine ground beef, onion, rice and seasonings; spoon into peppers. Place in a greased baking dish; top with picante sauce. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 35-40 minutes or until meat is no longer pink.