Creole Stuffed Peppers

1. 1

   Wash peppers.

2. 2

   Cut thin slices from stem end of each; remove seeds.

3. 3

   If necessary, cut very thin slices from bottom of peppers so they will rest evenly and not topple over.

4. 4

   Place peppers in boiling salted water; remove from heat.

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   Let stand 5 minutes; drain.

6. 6

   Preheat frypan to 300u00b0.

7. 7

   Melt butter in frypan.

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   Add ground beef and onion; saute until brown, about 5 minutes.

9. 9

   Place meat mixture in bowl.

10. 10

    Add rice, salt, pepper and 1 can tomato sauce; combine thoroughly.

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    Stuff peppers with the mixture; place in frypan.

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    Pour remaining cans of tomato sauce into frypan, spooning some on top of each pepper.

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    Cover; reduce temperature to low.

14. 14

    Cook for 20 to 25 minutes, or until peppers are tender. Baste occasionally.

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    Yields 6 servings.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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