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Spiced Beef Stuffed Peppers

Yields4 ServingsPrep Time15 minsCook Time50 minsTotal Time1 hr 5 mins

The raisins in this recipe give this delicious spiced beef filling a hint of sweetness in these Spiced Beef Stuffed Peppers.

 4 medium sweet peppers (mixed colours)
 1 lb (500 g) Extra Lean Ground Beef Sirloin or Round or Extra Lean Ground Beef
 ½ cup (125 mL) chopped onion
 ½ cup (125 mL) chopped carrot
 2 cloves garlic, minced
 ½ cup (125 mL) cooked rice
 ¼ cup (50 mL) raisins
 2 tsp (10 mL) chili powder
 ½ tsp (2 mL) salt
 ¼ tsp (1 mL) cinnamon
 ¼ tsp (1 mL) hot pepper flakes
 1 can (14 oz/398 mL) tomato sauce
1

Cut tops from peppers; discard seeds and membranes. Chop enough of the tops to make 1/2 cup (125 mL) chopped sweet pepper.

2

In lightly oiled non-stick skillet, cook beef, chopped peppers, onion, carrot and garlic, breaking meat up with back of spoon, for 8 to 10 minutes or until meat is thoroughly cooked. Remove from heat and drain fat, if any. Stir in rice, raisins, chili powder, salt, cinnamon, hot pepper flakes and 1/2 cup (125 mL) of the tomato sauce. Divide mixture among peppers, spooning into pepper shells.

3

Place filled peppers upright in shallow baking dish in single layer; pour remaining tomato sauce around peppers. Bake, covered, in 350°F (180°C) oven for 45 to 50 minutes or until peppers are tender-crisp.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 0


Amount Per Serving
Calories 343
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g19%
Total Carbohydrate 34g12%
Protein 26g52%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.