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Traditional Stuffed Peppers

Name: Traditional Stuffed Peppers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 2 servings.
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 2 large green peppers; 1/2 pound ground beef; 1/4 cup chopped onion; 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce, divided; 1 cup cooked rice; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/8 teaspoon pepper

2 reviews

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Total Time

Prep: 15 min. Bake: 25 min.

Makes

2 servings

My husband, Steve, loves this stuffed pepper recipe. They're so filling and easy to prepare. I serve them with mashed potatoes and coleslaw for a no-fuss supper. —Karen Gentry, Somerset, Kentucky

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Ingredients

2 large green peppers
1/2 pound ground beef
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce, divided
1 cup cooked rice
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Directions

Cut tops off peppers and remove seeds. Place peppers in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil; cook for 3 minutes. Drain and immediately place in ice water; invert on paper towels.
In a small skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Remove from the heat. Stir in 1 cup tomato sauce, rice, salt, garlic powder and pepper. Spoon into peppers.
Place in an ungreased shallow 2-qt. baking dish. Drizzle with remaining tomato sauce. Cover and bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until peppers are tender.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 430 calories, 15g fat (6g saturated fat), 75mg cholesterol, 1182mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 5g fiber), 30g protein.

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