Ww Hearty Stuffed Bell Peppers - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 cup uncooked white rice
4 medium bell peppers, any color
10 ounces extra lean ground beef (7% or less fat)
1 small onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 cups 100% vegetable juice (e.g. V8)
3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon Mrs. Dash seasoning mix
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

Preparation

Cook the rice according to package directions, omitting the butter or vegetable oil. Cool 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, with a sharp knife, slice off the top of each bell pepper and remove the seeds. Set aside. Remove and discard stems and chop remaining pepper tops.
Combine the cooked rice, the ground beef, onion, chopped pepper, garlic, 1/4 cup of the vegetable juice, the Parmesan, and spices in a medium bowl. Spoon the rice mixture, dividing it evenly, into the bell peppers.
Place the bell peppers in a deep 3-quart sauce pan; pour the remaining 1 1/4 cups vegetable juice around the bell peppers.
Set pan over medium high heat. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to simmer and cover.
Simmer until peppers are tender and beef is cooked through, 20 - 30 minutes.
Place each bell pepper in a serving bowl and serve with the sauce.