This dish saves me so much time, especially if you prep the night before, and the slow cooker really allows the tastes and spices to blend together. The aroma that this meal leaves inside your house is out of this world! Perfect meal to come home to after a long day in the office.
INGREDIENTS:
*1 1/2 pounds ground beef
*1 1/3 cups uncooked white rice
*1 small onion, diced
*1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
*3 whole bay leaves
*1 teaspoon ground cumin
*1 teaspoon salt
*1 teaspoon pepper
*1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (OPTIONAL!)
*1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
*1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
*2 cloves of garlic, minced
*6 large green bell peppers, tops cut off and hollowed out
*32 ounces, canned, crushed tomatoes
*1 1/2 cups beef broth
*1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
PROCEDURE:
Mix together first 8 ingredients in bowl. Spoon mixture into peppers, filling about 3/4 of the way. (Discard pepper tops)
Place stuffed peppers into 5-quart slow cooker. Pour crushed tomatoes over peppers, some cheese, then pour beef broth around the sides.
Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours. Top with Parmesan cheese before serving.
6 to 8 hours later...
ENJOY!
