Brown Rice Stuffed Peppers Recipe

Ingredients

6 medium green peppers3/4 cup uncooked brown rice1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)1 medium onion, chopped1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce1/4 teaspoon dried basil1/4 teaspoon dried oregano1/4 teaspoon dried thyme1/2 teaspoon saltPepper to taste

Preparation

Remove tops and seeds from peppers. In a stockpot, bring 10 cups water to boil; cook peppers for 5 minutes. Remove and drain. Cook rice according to package directions.

Preheat oven to 375°. In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; crumble meat; drain. Add tomato sauce, herbs, salt and pepper; cook, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Stir in rice. Remove from the heat. Spoon rice mixture into peppers. Place in a shallow ungreased baking dish or casserole. Bake, uncovered, until peppers are tender, 15-20 minutes.