Stuffed Peppers Recipe

Name: Stuffed Peppers
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 175 ml or 3/4 cupAll-Bran Original* cereal; 4large green or red peppers; 1oinion, finely chopped; 375 g or 3/4 lblean ground beef; 1clove garlic, minced; 375 ml or 1 1/2 cupcooked rice (from 125 mL raw); 250 ml or 1 cupcanned tomatoes with juice; 1can (398 ml) tomato sauce, divided; 5 ml or 1 tspdried oregano leaves, crushed; 2 ml or 1/2 tspsalt; pepper to taste; 50 ml or 1/4 cupgrated Cheddar cheese (optional)

Ingredients

175 ml or 3/4 cupAll-Bran Original* cereal
4large green or red peppers
1oinion, finely chopped
375 g or 3/4 lblean ground beef
1clove garlic, minced
375 ml or 1 1/2 cupcooked rice (from 125 mL raw)
250 ml or 1 cupcanned tomatoes with juice
1can (398 ml) tomato sauce, divided
5 ml or 1 tspdried oregano leaves, crushed
2 ml or 1/2 tspsalt
pepper to taste
50 ml or 1/4 cupgrated Cheddar cheese (optional)

	PREP TIME 10m	COOK TIME 30m	TOTAL TIME 40m
YIELD 4 servings

Instructions

Wash peppers and cut in half lengthwise.
Remove core, white ribs and seeds.
Blanch peppers in boiling water for 4 minutes.
Drain and set aside.
In large skillet over medium heat, cook beef, onions and garlic until meat is brown; drain.
Remove from heat.
Stir in cereal, rice, tomatoes, 125 ml (1/2 cup) of tomato sauce and seasonings.
Spoon mixture into peppers.
Place in baking dish just large enough to hold them.
Sprinkle with cheese if desired.
Pour tomato sauce around peppers.
Bake at 180°C (350°F) 20-25 minutes or until hot.
Whenever cooking with raw meats, ensure safe internal temperature is reached.