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Meaty Vegetable and Rice Stuffed Peppers

- SERVES
- 6
- COOK TIME
- 2 Hr 30 Min
Whet your appetite for Mexican flavors by digging into this filling meal of Meaty Vegetable and Rice Stuffed Peppers. For added eye appeal, think of the Mexican flag and use red and green bell peppers.
What You'll Need
- 6 red or green bell peppers
- 1/2 pound ground chuck
- 1 (10-ounce) package frozen seasoning blend
- 1 tablespoon fajita seasoning
- 2 teaspoons bottled minced garlic
- 1 (3-1/2-ounce) bag boil-in-bag rice, uncooked
- 1 3/4 cups beef broth
- 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, divided
- 1 (26-ounce) jar fire-roasted tomato-and-garlic pasta sauce
What to Do
- Slice tops off peppers; remove seeds and veins. Rinse and drain peppers; stand them upright on a large, round microwave-safe platter. Microwave at HIGH 4 minutes, or until barely crisp-tender. Cool slightly.
- Meanwhile, cook beef and next 3 ingredients in a large skillet over medium-high heat, stirring until the beef crumbles and is no longer pink; drain and return beef mixture to skillet.
- Cut top off bag of rice; stir rice into beef mixture, discarding bag. Stir in beef broth. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in 1/2 cup cheese.
- Spoon about 1/2 cup beef mixture into each pepper. Place peppers in a single layer in a 7-quart oval slow cooker. Spoon pasta sauce over peppers.
- Cover and cook on LOW setting 2 hours, or until peppers are tender. Spinrkle peppers with remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Cover and cook on LOW setting 5 more minutes, or until cheese melts.
Notes
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kmcartoonity 6207274
Mar 30, 2017
I was unable to find this "seasoning" blend where I live either. I checked 3 different stores. But I suppose I could just dice up my own peppers, onions, and celery. You could chop up a large batch and store it in individual freezer bags in the freezer, to cut down on prep time for a variety of different meals. I always love to save time in the kitchen, especially if I had a long day at work and just want to relax.
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jthelander1231
Dec 23, 2015
I love making slow cooker stuffed peppers, but I've never tried it with rice. I'm intrigued!
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cheryljohnson876 8430628
Apr 11, 2014
what is "1 (10-ounce) package frozen seasoning blend"??????
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fishered55 4762897
Apr 19, 2012
What is in the "frozen seasoning blend" Need to know so can recognize it in frozen food section of supermarket. Is it dry? Wet? Animal? Vegetable?
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Test Kitchen Team
Apr 20, 2012
Frozen seasoning blend is a combination of onions, celery, green & red peppers and parsley flakes. You can find it near the vegetables in the freezer section of your grocery store. Enjoy!
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jacqeline1962
Jan 30, 2012
I have an easier recipe. You take a box of rice a roni spanish rice, uncooked, mix it with your hamburger, stuff the peppers, and place in large casserole. I then use a can of tomato juice to pour over the peppers, and then bake at 325* for a couple of hours.....YUUUMMMMM
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lookercooker
Jan 30, 2012
Is the quantity of ground beef for your recipe 1/2 pound?
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renegade159 4550369
Sep 21, 2012
Tomato soup works really well too.....just dilute it down!
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julie56686 3572926
Oct 06, 2012
I do the same thing as you do. It's wonderful!
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Foofess
Dec 20, 2011
How long would it take to slow cook frozen stuffed peppers please.
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maryannj 4201538
Aug 12, 2011
I think my husband would love this - how do I make it???
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ponyexpressbob 4626899
Aug 12, 2011
I would like to try this recipe, but there isn't any instructions?
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txredruby
Aug 12, 2011
You can find the frozen seasoning blend in the frozen vegetable section with the frozen onions and peppers.
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cindylucifer
Aug 12, 2011
Would love to make this but where are the instructions? Also, where can I find the frozen seasoning blend in Ft. Worth, TX.
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gcrblackjack 0391942
Aug 12, 2011
Although the ingredients sounds "ooohhh soooo gooood", you left out the instructions :(
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hungrygirl
Aug 12, 2011
There doesn't seem to be any instructions with this recipe and I haven't heard of frozen seasoning blend......?
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cherylsinnott 9762573
Mar 01, 2012
seasoning blend is in all stores. or cut up onions, bell peppers ( red & green, & a tad of chives, parsley very fine. you can also put a tad celery salt. but, in the stores it will say frozen onions & bell peppers in a bag.
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