Easy Crock-Pot Stuffed Bell Peppers

My family loves stuffed peppers, but they are a lot of work. I love this recipe because I can make it in the crockpot!

• Ready In: 3 hrs 30 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 6  green peppers, washed topped and seeded
• 1  tablespoon shortening (i.e. Crisco)
• 1 1⁄2-2  lbs ground beef
• 1  cup cooked rice
• 1  small onion, chopped
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄8 teaspoon black pepper
• 1  dash basil
• 1⁄2 cup ketchup
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce, with or 1 (8 ounce) can  without  seasoning

Directions

1. Heat shortening in skillet and brown beef. Combine meat and next 6 ingredients. Stuff bell peppers. Arrange bell peppers in large crock pot. Can be stacked. Pour tomato sauce over peppers. Cooker on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.