My Mama's Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 large bell peppers, any color
- 1 pound of very lean ground beef
- 1/2 of a large onion, diced
- 1 cup of cooked rice, either white or brown rice works
- about 3/4 cup of tomato sauce- from an 8 ounce can
- 1/4 cup diced tomato, small dice
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, or 1 clove of minced garlic
- 1 T. fresh parsley, diced, if desired
- salt and pepper to taste
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 1437g | |
| Calories 1427 | |
| Calories from Fat 636 | 45% |
| Total Fat 70.58g | 88% |
| Saturated Fat 27.01g | 108% |
| Trans Fat 4.26g | |
| Cholesterol 308mg | 103% |
| Sodium 1291mg | 54% |
| Potassium 3327mg | 95% |
| Total Carbs 94.94g | 25% |
| Dietary Fiber 16.3g | 54% |
| Sugars 34.26g | 23% |
| Protein 97.48g | 156% |
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