4 large green peppers
1 tbsp. butter
1 small onion
1 clove garlic, pressed
1 lb. ground beef (or chuck, round or sirloin)
1 c. cooked rice
1 tsp. salt
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
1 tsp. basil
1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
3/4 c. grated Cheddar cheese

Butter baking dish. Cut green peppers in half lengthwise. Remove the stems, membranes, and seeds. In a saucepan, boil the peppers in water to cover for 5 minutes. Drain. Place in the prepared baking dish.

In a skillet, melt the butter and sauté the onion and garlic until tender. Add the ground beef and brown lightly. Add the rice, salt, tomato sauce, basil, and Worcestershire sauce and 1/2 c. cheese. Mix well. Fill the peppers with the mixture.

Bake in a 350°F oven for 30 minutes. Top with the remaining cheese and bake for 10 more minutes or until the cheese is browned.

Serves 4.