Pecan-Stuffed Peppers
- 6 large red peppers
- 2 tsp. oil
- 1 lb. (450 g) extra-lean ground beef Safeway 1 lb For $3.99 thru 02/09
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups cooked long-grain white rice
- 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
- 1/4 cup Kraft 100% Parmesan Grated Cheese
- 1 tsp. black pepper
- 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
- 1 egg, beaten
- Heat oven to 350F.
- Remove tops from peppers; chop tops.
- Cut peppers lengthwise in half; remove and discard seeds.
- Set peppers aside.
- Heat oil in large skillet on medium-high heat.
- Add chopped peppers, meat, onions and garlic; cook until meat is browned, stirring frequently.
- Add rice, nuts, cheese, black pepper and Italian seasoning; mix well.
- Cool slightly.
- Add egg to meat mixture; mix well.
- Spoon into pepper halves; place in shallow baking dish.
- Bake 25 min.
- or until heated through.
red peppers, oil, extralean ground beef, onion, garlic, white rice, pecans, cheese, black pepper, italian seasoning, egg
Taken from www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/pecan-stuffed-peppers-177908.aspx (may not work)