Stuffed Bell Peppers

It's been awhile since I made these and as luck would have it, someone asked for a simple, affordable recipe.  You get protein, carbs, and a veggie all in one sitting...that's what I'm talking about!

Serves 4

 

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb. ground turkey
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup onion, chopped
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 4 oz. tomato sauce
• 4 oz. tomato soup
• 4 green bell peppers, tops cut & seeded
• 3/4 cup brown rice, cooked
• 1/2 cup shredded Italian cheese
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• Salt & freshly ground black pepper 

 

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

In a medium sized skillet over medium heat, cook the turkey, onion, and garlic until the meat is cooked through. 

Add the tomato soup, tomato sauce, and chili powder. Salt and pepper to taste.  Cover and simmer for 10 minutes.  Stir in the brown rice and cool. 

Cook the peppers in boiling, salted water and 1 teaspoon sugar until they are slightly tender. (About 3-5 minutes)  Drain.  Put the peppers in a baking dish.  Salt and pepper the insides. 

Add the Italian cheese to turkey and rice mixture.  Divide the mixture into 4 equal parts and stuff the peppers.  Bake for 15 minutes or until bubbly.