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Unstuffed Pepper Bake

<p>This Unstuffed Pepper Bake takes ingredients and flavors of a classic stuffed pepper, and presents in a less intimidating way for self-proclaimed veggie haters.</p>
6 Servings Recipe By

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups cook Ground Beef
  • 1/3 cups dice Onion
  • 1 1/2 cups dice Bell Pepper, Green
  • 2 teaspoons mince Garlic, Cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoons Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoons Black Pepper
  • 14 1/2 ounces Diced Tomatoes, Canned
  • 1 cup Instant Rice, Brown
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
  • 8 ounces Cheddar Cheese, Shredded
  • 15 ounces Tomato Sauce

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Nutritional Information

  • 1 serving = 4"x4" piece
  • 385 Calories
  • 21g Total Fat
  • 10g Sat Fat
  • 1g Trans Fat
  • 87mg Cholesterol
  • 953mg Sodium
  • 23g Total Carb
  • 4g Fiber
  • 6g Total Sugars (Includes 0g Added Sugars)
  • 27g Protein
  • 11 WW Freestyle

Make It Now Cooking Directions

These directions are for cooking this recipe to serve immediately and NOT to freeze for later.

  1. In a sauce pan, add cooked ground beef, onions, green peppers, and garlic for 5 minutes.
  2. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Stir in the tomatoes, rice, Worcestershire sauce and Italian seasoning.
  4. Remove from heat, and stir in half of the cheese.
  5. Spread mixture evenly into a deep baking dish and top with tomato sauce and remaining cheese.
  6. Bake at 375 degrees for 20 minutes, until heated through and cheese is melted and bubbly.

Freeze For Later Cooking Directions

These directions help you cook or prepare this meal PRIOR to being frozen for serving later (see Serving Day Directions when you are ready to prepare it to eat).

Why would I want to freeze this?

  1. In a large sauce pan, add cooked ground beef, onions, green peppers, and garlic for 5 minutes.
  2. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Stir in the tomatoes, rice, Worcestershire sauce and Italian seasoning.
  4. Remove from heat, and stir in half of the cheese.
  5. Spread mixture evenly into a deep baking dish and top with tomato sauce and remaining cheese.
  6. Cover with foil, label and freeze.

Make From Frozen Serving Day Directions

These directions help you cook or reheat this meal AFTER it's been frozen for when you are ready to eat it.

  1. Thaw: In fridge
  2. Bake at 375 degrees for 20 minutes, until heated through and cheese is melted and bubbly.

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