Ingredients

6 green peppers, washed, topped, and seeded

1 tbsp shortening, e.g. Crisco

1 1/2 lb. ground beef (or 2 lbs)

1 cup cooked rice

1 small onion, chopped

1 tsp salt

1/8 tsp black pepper

1/8 tsp basil

1/2 cup ketchup

1 8-oz. can of tomato sauce, with or without seasoning

Preparation

Heat the shortening in a skillet and brown the beef.

Combine the meat with the next 6 ingredients.

Stuff the bell peppers and arrange them (or stack them) in a large crockpot.

Pour the tomato sauce over the peppers, then cook them on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours. Afterward, serve and enjoy!