Porcupine Peppers

* Exported from MasterCook *

Porcupine Peppers

Recipe By : Simply Casseroles-Kim Lila
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Casserole Ground Beef

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 pound lean ground beef
1 can {14 1/2 oz.} diced tomatoes -- partially drained
2 cups uncooked instant or boil-in-bag rice
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon celery salt
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
4 large green bell peppers

* Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
* Lightly coat a 9 x 9-inch glass baking dish with cooking spray, or use an
uncoated, non-stick metal baking dish.
* In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, diced tomatoes, rice, paprika,
celery salt, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix with a large spoon until well
blended; set aside.
* Cut peppers from top to bottom, into 4 or 5 large strips. Place half of the
peppers on the bottom of the baking dish. Spoon half of the meat mixture,
spreading evenly, over peppers. Repeat with remaining peppers and meat
mixture.
* Cover and bake for 45 minutes.

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