Stuffed Green Peppers

Green peppers stuffed with ground beef, rice, onion and tomatoes.

Ingredients

• 6 medium green peppers
• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1/3 cup chopped onion
• 16 oz canned tomatoes
• 1/2 cup long grain rice
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 dash pepper
• 1/2 tbsp worcestershire sauce
• 4 oz american cheese
• 1/2 cup water

Directions

1. Pre-heat oven to 350 °F (175 °C).
2. Cut tops off green peppers and remove seeds and membrane. Precook green pepper cups in boiling salted water about 5 minutes; drain. Sprinkle inside of cups generously with salt.
3. Cook lean ground beef and onion till meat is lightly browned. Season with salt and dash of pepper.
4. Add tomatoes, water, uncooked long grain rice, and Worcestershire sauce.
5. Cover and simmer till rice is tender, about 15 minutes.
6. Stuff peppers with mixture; stand upright in 10x6x1/12" baking dish. Bake uncovered for 20 to 25 minutes.
7. After simmering you can optionally stir in a cup of shredded American sharp cheese into the mixture before stuffing the peppers if desired.