One-Pot Stuffed Pepper Dinner |
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1 pound lean ground beef 3 garlic cloves, minced 3 cups chopped green pepper 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) Italian diced tomatoes 2 cups water |
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste 8 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese, divided 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 cup uncooked instant rice |
In a large nonstick saucepan coated with cooking spray, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add garlic; cook and stir for 1 minute. Add green pepper; cook and stir 3 minutes longer. Stir in the diced tomatoes, water, tomato paste, 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, garlic salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Stir in rice. Remove from the heat. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese. Yield: 6 servings. Serving size: 1-1/3 cups Per serving: Calories: 286, Fat: 7g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Cholesterol: 10mg, Sodium: 1002mg, Carbohydrates: 32g, Dietary Fiber: 3g, Protein: 21g Diabetic Exchange: 3 vegetable, 2 lean meat, 1 starch, 1/2 fat. |
Now that sounds good! Will have to try this later in the week - my wife has her heart set on an old fashion stuffed pepper for tonight.
Now that sounds good! Will have to try this later in the week - my wife has her heart set on an old fashion stuffed pepper for tonight.