• 6 green peppers washed, topped and seeded
• 1 Tablespoon shortening (Crisco)
• 1 1/2 - 2 lb. ground beef
• 1 Cup cooked rice
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• dash of basil
• 1/2 Cup ketchup
• 1 8-oz. can tomato sauce w/ or w/o seasoning

1. 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.
2. Serves 6

This is easy to get started before work & have cooked when you get home. Smells great as you open the door. Can use tops on the peppers or not. Good as a meal all by themselves or add side dishes.