Crockette Stuffed Bell Peppers

Yum! Love stuffed peppers, but I make the lazy kind. I cut the peppers into large chunks and line the pot with them. Then I put all the stuffing on top and top with bacon and a tomato sauce.

• Ready In: 7 hrs 15 mins
• Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 2  medium green peppers
• 2  tablespoons  minced onions
• 1 1⁄2 lbs ground beef (I use 80%)
• 3⁄4 cup cooked rice
• 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes or 1 (14 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 3⁄4 cup  shredded cheddar cheese (optional) or 3⁄4 cup American cheese (optional)
• 1  tablespoon chopped pimiento (optional)
• 1⁄3 cup water

Directions

1. Cut off tops of peppers and remove membrane from the bottoms.
2. Combine remaining ingredients, except tomatoes & water.
3. Tightly pack each pepper with stuffing.
4. Place peppers in Crockette.
5. Pour water in the bottom of the Crockette.
6. Pour tomatoes over all.
7. If using cheese, top peppers with shredded cheese.
8. Cover and cook 7-10 hours.