Our Favorite Stuffed Green Peppers

Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins Preparation Time: 1 hr Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 5 -6 medium green peppers
• 3/4 cup whole grain brown rice, uncooked
• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon beef bouillon
• 1/8-1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2-1 cup cheddar cheese (optional)

Recipe

• 1 remove tops and seeds from green peppers. in a large kettle with enough water to cover peppers, boil; then cook peppers 5 minutes. remove and drain. cook brown rice by package directions. in skillet, brown beef and onion; drain well. add tomato sauce, basil, oregano, thyme, salt, pepper, and beef bouillon. cook 5 minutes. stir in rice and cheese if desired. stuff peppers with mixture and top with cheese, if desired. place upright in shallow baking dish or casserole. bake at 375 f for 15-20 minutes.