Uncle Bill's Stuffed Sweet Peppers Recipe

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Uncle Bill's Stuffed Sweet Peppers
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Directions:

  1. Carefully cut out the stem portion of the peppers.
  2. Remove seeds and membranes carefully and discard.
  3. Place peppers (stand upright) in a large saucepan.
  4. Add 1/2 cup water, cover and bring to boil and parboil for 5 minutes.
  5. Drain well; set aside covered.
  6. In a medium saucepan, add rice and chicken broth and bring to boil.
  7. Reduce heat and simmer for about 20 minutes or until all liquid is absorbed.
  8. In a large frying pan, add olive oil, ground beef and chopped onion and saute' until mixture is lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
  9. Add chopped celery, sliced mushrooms, grated carrots, garlic powder, Italian herb seasoning mix, salt, pepper, crushed tomatoes including liquid, cooked rice, dill weed; mix well and bring to boil.
  10. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and cook for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  11. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  12. Carefully stuff peppers with mixture.
  13. Place stuffed peppers (standing up) in a deep, oven-proof casserole dish.
  14. Spoon any remaining mixture over peppers.
  15. In a small mixing bowl, mix together ketchup and water.
  16. Pour this sauce equally over the stuffing in each pepper.
  17. Cover casserole dish with a lid or tightly with aluminum foil.
  18. Bake in preheated 350 F oven for 20 minutes.
  19. Remove lid or foil, sprinkle grated mozzarella cheese on top of the stuffed peppers.
  20. Continue to bake uncovered at 350 F for another 10 minutes or until cheese melts.
  21. Serve hot.
  22. You may use a combination of red, orange, yellow or green peppers for a colorful presentation and a variety of taste.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 413.65 Kcal (1732 kJ)
Calories from fat 157.57 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17.51g 27%
Cholesterol 49.4mg 16%
Sodium 821.18mg 34%
Potassium 867.56mg 18%
Total Carbs 35.15g 12%
Sugars 9.53g 38%
Dietary Fiber 5.68g 23%
Protein 25.07g 50%
Vitamin C 223.8mg 373%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 7%
Iron 2.3mg 13%
Calcium 191.8mg 19%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 88.15 Kcal (369 kJ)
Calories from fat 33.58 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.73g 27%
Cholesterol 10.53mg 16%
Sodium 174.99mg 34%
Potassium 184.88mg 18%
Total Carbs 7.49g 12%
Sugars 2.03g 38%
Dietary Fiber 1.21g 23%
Protein 5.34g 50%
Vitamin C 47.7mg 373%
Iron 0.5mg 13%
Calcium 40.9mg 19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 8.9
    Points
  • 10
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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