Ingredients
6 medium fresh tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped1 medium onion, chopped3 celery ribs, diced1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce1 cup water2 teaspoons salt, divided1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided4 medium green peppers1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)1 cup instant rice, cooked1 teaspoon dried basil
Preparation
In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, combine tomatoes, onion, celery, tomato sauce, water, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, 10-15 minutes.
Meanwhile, cut tops off the green peppers and remove seeds; set aside. In a bowl, combine ground beef, rice, basil and remaining salt and pepper; mix well. Fill peppers with beef mixture. Carefully place peppers in tomato sauce. Spoon some sauce over tops of peppers.
Cover and simmer until beef is cooked and peppers are tender, 40-45 minutes.
