Crock Pot Stuffed Bell Peppers

Excellent and flavorful recipe. Can be prepared ahead and frozen.

• Ready In: 6 hrs 20 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups cooked brown rice
• 1  lb  extra lean ground beef
•  salt and pepper
• 4  ounces mushrooms, sliced
• 1  onion, chopped
• 1  garlic clove, pressed
• 1 (4 1/4ounce) can sliced ripe olives, drained (optional)
• 1  teaspoon  italian seasoning
• 4  green bell peppers, tops cut off, seeded and de-ribbed
• 1 1⁄2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 1 (28 ounce) jar  spaghetti sauce

Directions

1. In a large mixing bowl combine the stuffing ingredients (all except peppers, cheese, and sauce)and mix well.
2. Spoon equal amounts of ground beef mixture into bell peppers.
3. Place stuffed peppers in slow cooker and cover with spaghetti sauce. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours or until ground beef is cooked thoroughly and pepper is tender.
4. Top with cheese and serve.