Stuffed Green Peppers - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 medium, fresh tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
3 celery ribs, diced
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
1 c. water
2 tsp. salt, divided
1/2 tsp. pepper, divided
4 medium green peppers
1 lb. lean ground beef
1 c. instant rice, cooked
1 tsp. dried basil

Preparation

In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, combine tomatoes, onion, celery, tomato sauce, water, 1 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper.
Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer 10 to 15 minutes.