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Stuffed Peppers

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From: National Cattleman's Beef Association

Quick Facts

Servings: 4
Cook Time: 1 hr. 30 min.

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Wine Pairings

  1. Zinfandel
  2. Cabernet Franc
This basic and dependable stuffed pepper recipe makes a great side or meal centerpiece.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 4 medium green, red or yellow bell peppers
  • 3/4 cup chopped onion
  • 1/4 cup uncooked regular white rice
  • 3 Tbs ketchup
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • Sauce:1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Italian-style stewed tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 Tbs ketchup
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano

Directions

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Cut tops off bell peppers; remove seeds.
  • Combine ground beef, onion, rice, 3 tablespoons ketchup, salt, 1/2 teaspoon oregano and pepper in large bowl, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Spoon into peppers; stand peppers in 8 x 8-inch baking dish.
  • Combine sauce ingredients; pour over peppers. Cover dish tightly with aluminum foil. Bake in 350°F oven 1-1/2 hours to medium (160°F) doneness, until beef is not pink in center and juices show no pink color.
Recipe courtesy of the National Cattleman’s Beef Association

Nutrition Facts

Calories 327
  Calories from Fat 111 (34%)
(18%)Total Fat 12g
(24%)Saturated Fat 5g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 5g
(25%)Cholesterol 74mg
(33%)Sodium 793mg
(27%)Potassium 929mg
Total Carbohydrate 30g
(17%)Dietary Fiber 4g
Sugars 12g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
(52%)Protein 26g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by cooking methods.

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