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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 45 Minutes |
Ready In: 75 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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Meat, Rice, and wonderful seasonings stuffed into a pepper! Ingredients:
3 large bell peppers, seeded and cut in half lengthwise |
1 1/2 cups fresh tomatoes, chopped |
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped |
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped |
1 garlic clove, finely minced |
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves, divided |
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin |
8 ounces lean ground beef |
1 cup cooked brown rice |
2 egg whites |
2 tablespoons onions, finely chopped |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1/8 teaspoon black pepper |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350.
2. Place steamer basket in large saucepan; add 1 inch water, being careful nto to let water touch bottom of basket. Place bell peppers in basket; cover. Bring water to a boil; reduce heat to medium. Steam peppers 8 to 10 minutes or until tender, adding additional water if necessary; drain.
3. Combine tomatoes, cilantro, jalapeno pepper, garlic, 1/4 t oregano, and cumin in small bowl. Set aside.
4. Thoroughly combine beef, rice, egg white, onion, salt and black pepper in large bowl. Stir 1 C of tomato mixture into beef mixture.
5. Spoon filling evenly into pepper halves; place in 13X9 inch baking dish. Cover tightly with foil. Bake 45 minutes or until meat is browned and vegetables are tender. Serve with remaining tomato mixture.
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