Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

6 medium green bell peppers
1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1/2 medium onion, chopped
1 cup instant rice
1 (14 1/2 oz) can diced tomatoes , with juice
2 (8 oz) cans tomato sauce
1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce (optional)
1 cup shredded colby cheese , if desired
1 -2 tbsp worcestershire sauce
salt , to taste
pepper , to taste

Directions:

Preheat oven to 400°F.
Cut tops off the peppers and scrape out the insides; making sure to get all of the seeds.
Once cleaned out, place peppers in a casserole dish.
If need be, cut a little off the bottoms to even out the peppers so they stand straight up.
Brown beef with chopped onions.
Drain off excess fat.
Add tomatoes, 2 cans of the tomato sauce and Worcestershire sauce; salt and pepper to taste.
Bring to a boil and stir in uncooked instant rice; cover, remove from heat and allow to stand 3-5 minutes.
Stir meat mixture and spoon it into the peppers.
*Optional-Pour remaining can of tomato sauce around the bottom of the baking dish.
You can add a little bit of water to thin it out, if you desire.
If not using remaining can of sauce, be sure to add 3-4 tbsp.
Of hot water to bottom of baking dish.
Cover baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for approximately 30 minutes or until peppers are tender.
Remove cover, sprinkle with cheese and bake for a few more minutes to allow the cheese to melt.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	401.47 Kcal (1681 kJ)
Calories from fat	188.31 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	20.92g	32%
Cholesterol	88.18mg	29%
Sodium	472.59mg	20%
Potassium	588.89mg	13%
Total Carbs	24.41g	8%
Sugars	6.98g	28%
Dietary Fiber	2.31g	9%
Protein	27.61g	55%
Vitamin C	121.2mg	202%
Vitamin A	3mg	99%
Iron	54.1mg	300%
Calcium	161.8mg	16%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	122.27 Kcal (512 kJ)
Calories from fat	57.35 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.37g	32%
Cholesterol	26.86mg	29%
Sodium	143.92mg	20%
Potassium	179.35mg	13%
Total Carbs	7.43g	8%
Sugars	2.13g	28%
Dietary Fiber	0.7g	9%
Protein	8.41g	55%
Vitamin C	36.9mg	202%
Vitamin A	0.9mg	99%
Iron	16.5mg	300%
Calcium	49.3mg	16%

* 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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