CUBAN-STYLE STUFFED PEPPERS

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Cooking green pepper halves in the microwave not only cuts down the cooking time but it keeps the kitchen cooler.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with mild green chilies
1 cup cooked long grain rice
1/4 cup dry red wine
1/4 cup sliced pimiento-stuffed olives
3 tablespoons tomato paste
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
4 large green peppers
1 cup water
Roasted sweet red pepper strips, optional

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef, onion and garlic in oil over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the next eight ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes., Meanwhile, cut green peppers in half lengthwise; discard seeds. Place in an ungreased shallow 3-qt. microwave-safe dish; add water. Cover and microwave on high for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain; fill each pepper half with 1/2 cup meat mixture. Garnish with red pepper strips if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 317 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 1250mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

Khagendra Adhikari
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I can't wait to try this recipe!


skylar King
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These stuffed peppers are a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


sayed sadik
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I'm not a big fan of peppers, but I loved these stuffed peppers.


Chino Mendoza
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These stuffed peppers are a delicious and healthy meal that the whole family will enjoy.


amir shrestha
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I've never made stuffed peppers before, but this recipe made it easy. They turned out great!


Yasmin agha
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These stuffed peppers are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Nawid Ahmad Talash
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I made these peppers for a party and they were a big hit. Everyone loved them.


AFRO RHOSGARD
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These stuffed peppers are a great way to use up leftover rice and vegetables.


Mayar Badhon Ltd
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. I love that I can use different types of peppers and fillings to create different flavor combinations.


Ahmad Hassan Abbasi
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These stuffed peppers were a lot of work to make, but they were worth it. They were so delicious and my guests loved them.


Brenda Miller
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I'm not a big fan of stuffed peppers, but these were surprisingly good. I especially liked the crispy rice.


Sukhdeo Dipchan
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These stuffed peppers were a little too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved them.


JM TV
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I followed the recipe exactly and the peppers turned out perfectly. They were so juicy and flavorful.


Theresa Hoffman
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The flavors in this dish were amazing! I loved the combination of the sweet peppers, savory meat, and tangy sauce.


Retha Vanessa
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These stuffed peppers were easy to make and so delicious. I will definitely be making them again.


Zero F
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I made these peppers last night and they were delicious! I used ground turkey instead of beef and it turned out great. The peppers were perfectly cooked and the filling was moist and flavorful.


angelina chap
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These stuffed peppers were a hit with my family! They are so flavorful and satisfying. I especially loved the combination of beef, rice, and spices.