Crockpot Stuffed Bell Peppers

Cooking time : 3-4 hours

Serves : 6

Ingredients

• 6 green peppers (washed, topped and seeded)
• 1 Tbs. shortening (i.e. Crisco)
• 1 1/2 lb. ground beef (Or 2 lbs)
• 1 C. cooked rice
• 1 sm. onion, chopped
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/8 tsp. black pepper
• 1/8 tsp. basil
• 1/2 C. ketchup
• 1 8-oz. can tomato sauce (w/ or w/o seasoning)

Directions

Heat shortening in skillet and brown beef. Combine meat and next 6 ingredients. Stuff bell peppers.

Arrange bell peppers in large crock pot. Can be stacked. Pour tomato sauce over peppers. Cooker on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.