Rice-Stuffed Peppers Recipe

Name: Rice-Stuffed Peppers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lb. ground beef; 1 md. onion, chopped; 1 sm. green pepper, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1-1/2 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. pepper; 1 can (10 oz.) Ro-Tel tomatoes and chilies with juice; 1 can (14-1/2 oz.) diced tomatoes with juice; 1 can (15 oz.) tomato sauce; 3-3/4 cup water; 1 tbsp. ground cumin; 3 cups instant rice; 4 md. green peppers, tops removed, seeded and halved lenghtwise; 1-1/2 lb. American cheese, cubed; 1 can (10 oz.) RoTel diced tomatoes with chilies and juice

Servings: persons

2 lb. ground beef
1 md. onion, chopped
1 sm. green pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1-1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 can (10 oz.) Ro-Tel tomatoes and chilies with juice
1 can (14-1/2 oz.) diced tomatoes with juice
1 can (15 oz.) tomato sauce
3-3/4 cup water
1 tbsp. ground cumin
3 cups instant rice
4 md. green peppers, tops removed, seeded and halved lenghtwise
1-1/2 lb. American cheese, cubed
1 can (10 oz.) RoTel diced tomatoes with chilies and juice

1
In a large kettle or Dutch oven, cook beef, onion, green pepper, garlic, salt and pepper until beef is browned; drain.
2
Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, water and cumin.
3
Simmer, uncovered for 10 minutes.
4
Stir in rice; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes.
5
Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 5 minutes.
6
Place peppers in a large pan of boiling water; boil for 4 minutes.
7
Drain peppers and stuff with meat mixture.
8
Place remaining meat mixture in an ungreased 13x9 baking dish; top with stuffed peppers, pressing down gently.
9
Cover and bake at 350F for 1 hour.
10
In a saucepan, heat sauce ingredients until cheese is melted.
11
Serve over peppers.

1313

kcal

Calories

Fat

138

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lb. ground beef, 1 md. onion, chopped, 1 sm. green pepper, chopped, 2 cloves garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Rice-Stuffed Peppers falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Rice-Stuffed Peppers

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