Spanish Style Stuffed Bell Peppers

I had a small pick of the day from my garden and wanted to use the Bell Pepper right away. This is a simple healthy alternative to Tacos and my Mom would make this all the time when Bell Peppers where in season. Mom always used Mahatma Yellow Rice and that was something I just did not have on hand. I did, however, have a packet of Knorr Fiesta Sides-Spanish Rice. This was helpful considering the rice takes only about 7-10 minutes to prep. I have to say this dish was a hit with the Kids. You can use 3-4 Medium to large Peppers. I used a couple more due to the smaller size of my initial crop. Below is the Simple, Quick, Budget Friendly recipe. Garden Fresh! Hope you enjoy!

Cost - Ground Beef - 2.99- $4.00per pound
Tomato Paste - $.60
Rice - $1.25 - $2.00
Bell Peppers $4 - $5 or Use your own Fresh Picked!
Total $8 - 11
Feeds 4-6 People
Cost per person Approx $2.00 - $3

Prep time approx 45 minutes

Tidbits- You can always make the Tomato Paste into a sauce prior to starting. This will give the dish even more flavor. You can also just use 1 small can sauce and 1/2 cup water.

I like cutting the Pepper from top to Bottom because it requires less cook time than stand and stuff

Spanish Style Stuffed Garden Bell Peppers

Preheat Oven 350

1 9X13 Baking Dish

3-4 Medium - Large Bell Peppers

1 lb Ground Beef
1 Can Tomato Paste
1 1/2 tsp Salt
1/2 Tsp Black Pepper
1 Tsp Garlic Salt
1/2 Tsp Onion Powder
2 Cans Water

1 Packet Spanish Rice or Yellow Rice Prepared as described on Packet

1 Cup Shredded Cheese

Garden Bell Peppers Some just are not as Green as the others, I think it has to do with all the Rain?

1. Start By Preheating your oven to 350 degrees
2. Cut Peppers in half from top to bottom & deseed

Cut Peppers in half from top to bottom- They cook quicker this way

3. Place Peppers in Baking Dish and set in oven Approx 15 Minutes or until you are done with the stuffing mixture
4. Start Browning Meat in 10in Skillet
5. Boil and Prepare Rice as you cooking meat ( I would recommend this as a first step with Yellow rice, But with the Knorr Rice you can start now as it only takes 7-10 Minutes.

6. Once Meat is fully cooked and drained you may add the 1 Can Tomato Paste. I like to stir it into the meat and add my dry seasonings now. Being sure to cover all the meat with the paste and seasonings.