Cajun Stuffed Bell Peppers

• 8 Green bell peppers
• 4 c. cooked rice
• 24-32 oz. of tomato sauce
• 1 10 oz. can of diced tomatoes and green chilies
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 tbs chopped/minced garlic
• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1 lb. ground sausage
• Cajun Seasoning
• Salt and pepper

1. 1. Cook rice with 2 cups of water and set aside. You can also use rice leftover from the night before.
2. 1. Wash the bell peppers, Cut off the top and remove the ribs from each pepper.
3. 2. Place peppers into a boiling water bath for two minutes. Remove and drain.
4. 3. Brown ground beef and ground sausage, drain grease.
5. 4. Chop the tops of the peppers, less stems, and add to the beef with the other diced vegetables, seasonings, and tomato sauce. Simmer till veggies are tender.
6. 4. When meat sauce is done, skim the top of about two cups of tomato gravy and put aside. Add rice in a little at a time to ensure mixture. 5. Stuff peppers and place in large baking dish. Cover with reserved gravy.
7. 6. Bake at 350 for approximately an hour -- or till tops are nice and brown and peppers are tender.

green bell peppers, rice, tomato sauce, tomatoes, onion, garlic, ground beef, ground sausage, cajun seasoning, salt

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/cajun-stuffed-bell-peppers-50067403 (may not work)