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["Multi-tasking cuts down on prep time! (or a nice kitchen helper!) While browning meat of choice, make up rice according to package directions, same with stuffing, using water & butter. Drain tomatos, saving juice. Dice celery. Cut tops off peppers & remove seeds(use any excess pepper from tops, dice & throw in w/celery)", "", "2. Mix rice, tomatos, celery & salt in large bowl. Throw in stuffing, make sure rice gets mixed well throughout, then add meat & 1 can of tomato sauce. If mixture seems dry or ""tacky"" add some of reserved juice to moisten before stuffing it in peppers. Depending how many peppers you use & how packed you stuff them you may have enough for another batchyou can freeze this for next time!", "", "3. Spray crockpot w/Pam. Use small amount of 2nd can of tomato sauce to cover bottom of crock. Arrange peppers snuggly, pour rest of sauce over tops of peppers. Cover & cook on low 6-8 hrs. 15 min. before serving, turn off, tear slice of cheese in half & cross over each pepper. Re-cover, let cheese melt. Enjoy!", "", "*Note: because I used the flavored tomatoes & sauce, (i.e. garlic & onion, basil, garlic, & oregano, etc. and I used herb flavored stuffing, I found I needed no extra seasoningsgreat caveat!"]
