6 med. green peppers 1 lb. ground beef 1/3 c. chopped onions 1 tbsp. fat 2 c. stewed tomatoes or 16 oz. can 3/4 c. pkg. precooked rice 2 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce Salt and pepper 1 c. shredded sharp process American cheese Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cut off tops of green peppers; remove seeds and membrane. Precook green pepper cups in boiling salted water, about 5 minutes. Drain; sprinkle inside with salt. Brown meat and onions in hot fat. Add tomatoes, rice, Worcestershire and salt and pepper to taste. Cover and simmer until rice is almost tender, about 5 minutes. Add cheese. Stuff peppers. Stand upright in 10 x 6 x 1 1/2 inch baking dish. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 25 minutes or until hot. Sprinkle with cheese. Yields 6 servings. |