Rice-Stuffed Peppers Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 lb ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 small green pepper, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
3-3/4 cup water
1 can (14-1/2 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
1 tbsp ground cumin
3 cups uncooked instant rice
4 medium green peppers
cheese sauce:
1-1/2 lb process american cheese, cubed
1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained

Directions:

In a Dutch oven, cook beef, onion, green pepper, garlic, salt and pepper over medium heat until beef is no longer pink; drain. Add the water, tomatoes, tomato sauce and cumin. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes.
Stir in rice; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 5 minutes.
Remove tops and seeds from the peppers; cut in half widthwise. Place in a large pan of boiling water; boil for 4 minutes.
Drain peppers and stuff with meat mixture. Place remaining meat mixture in an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish; top with stuffed peppers, pressing down gently. Cover and bake at 350° for 1 hour. In a saucepan, heat sauce ingredients until cheese is melted. Serve over peppers. Yield: 8 servings.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	700.74 Kcal (2934 kJ)
Calories from fat	374.68 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	41.63g	64%
Cholesterol	150.22mg	50%
Sodium	1796.08mg	75%
Potassium	670.08mg	14%
Total Carbs	37.46g	12%
Sugars	3.47g	14%
Dietary Fiber	2.67g	11%
Protein	44.26g	89%
Vitamin C	59.7mg	99%
Iron	5mg	28%
Calcium	575.7mg	58%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	157.62 Kcal (660 kJ)
Calories from fat	84.28 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.36g	64%
Cholesterol	33.79mg	50%
Sodium	404mg	75%
Potassium	150.73mg	14%
Total Carbs	8.43g	12%
Sugars	0.78g	14%
Dietary Fiber	0.6g	11%
Protein	9.96g	89%
Vitamin C	13.4mg	99%
Iron	1.1mg	28%
Calcium	129.5mg	58%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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