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Simple Weeknight UNstuffed Pepper Dippers

Name: Simple Weeknight UNstuffed Pepper Dippers
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 22 min
Ingredients: 1 (8.8 ounce) pouch UNCLE BEN'S® Ready Rice® Original Long Grain; 1 pound ground beef; 2 (10 ounce) cans tomato sauce; 8 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese; 2 large green bell peppers, cut into thick strips

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Only 5 ingredients, less than 15 minutes total cook/prep time, and 'dippers' that make kids happy...what more could you want for a weeknight family meal?

Recipe by Uncle Ben's

Published on May 14, 2015

1

Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

12 mins

Total Time:

22 mins

Servings:

4

Yield:

4 servings

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Ingredients

1 (8.8 ounce) pouch UNCLE BEN'S® Ready Rice® Original Long Grain
1 pound ground beef
2 (10 ounce) cans tomato sauce
8 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese
2 large green bell peppers, cut into thick strips

Directions

Prepare rice according to package directions.
Heat non-stick skillet over medium heat. Brown beef, stirring while breaking up chunks. Remove from heat; drain grease. Stir in tomato sauce, cooked rice, and cheese. Stir until cheese melts; simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes.
Serve with green pepper "dippers."

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

592	Calories
37g	Fat
30g	Carbs
37g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 592
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 37g	47%
Saturated Fat 19g	93%
Cholesterol 128mg	43%
Sodium 1140mg	50%
Total Carbohydrate 30g	11%
Dietary Fiber 4g	14%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 37g
Vitamin C 76mg	379%
Calcium 443mg	34%
Iron 4mg	22%
Potassium 835mg	18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.