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Stuffed Peppers

• From: National Cattleman's Beef Association

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

This basic and dependable stuffed pepper recipe makes a great side or meal centerpiece.

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.