Spicy Stuffed Bell Peppers

Submitted by Jacqueline in KY

"A stuffed pepper recipe that has a little get up and go to it."

 

• Ready In: 50mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 4 green peppers
• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1⁄2 cup cooked rice
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 (8 ounce) jar picante sauce
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

directions

1. Cook peppers in boiling, salted water for 3 minutes.
2. Drain and rinse with cold water.
3. Combine ground beef, onion, rice and seasonings.
4. Spoon into peppers.
5. Place in a greased baking dish.
6. Top with picante sauce.
7. Bake uncovered at 375 degrees for 35-40 minutes, or until meat is done.

Reviews

[Nessa]

I made these for PAC Fall 2006. We really enjoyed the added spice of these peppers. Stuffed peppers are oner of my favorite foods and these were a nice change from the usual. Will make these again.