Stuffed Bell Peppers

Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• 3 large bell peppers, seeded and cut in half lengthwise
• 1 1/2 cups fresh tomatoes, chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
• 1 garlic clove, finely minced
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves, divided
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 8 ounces lean ground beef
• 1 cup cooked brown rice
• 2 egg whites
• 2 tablespoons onions, finely chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 350.
• 2 place steamer basket in large saucepan; add 1 inch water, being careful nto to let water touch bottom of basket. place bell peppers in basket; cover. bring water to a boil; reduce heat to medium. steam peppers 8 to 10 minutes or until tender, adding additional water if necessary; drain.
• 3 combine tomatoes, cilantro, jalapeno pepper, garlic, ¼ t oregano, and cumin in small bowl. set aside.
• 4 thoroughly combine beef, rice, egg , onion, salt and black pepper in large bowl. stir 1 c of tomato mixture into beef mixture.
• 5 spoon filling evenly into pepper halves; place in 13x9 inch baking dish. cover tightly with foil. bake 45 minutes or until meat is browned and vegetables are tender. serve with remaining tomato mixture.