6 med. green peppers
1 to 1 1/2 lb. ground chuck
1/2 c. chopped onion
1 clove fresh garlic, minced or 1/8 tsp. garlic powder
1 c. cooked rice, not the quick cooking type
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. fresh cracked pepper
1/4 tsp. Italian seasoning
1 (16 oz.) jar Italian cooking sauce
6-8 oz. grated Mozzarella cheese

Conventional Oven: Cut off tops of peppers; remove seeds and membranes. Parboil for 5 minutes; drain. Saute beef, onion, and garlic until tender; drain. Combine beef mixture with all remaining ingredients except sauce and cheese. Place peppers upright in an 8 inch square glass baking dish. Top with sauce. Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 40-45 minutes. Top with cheese and bake an additional 10-15 minutes. Serves 4-6.

Microwave: Remove tops, seeds, and membranes from peppers; combine uncooked meat, onion, and garlic with all ingredients except sauce and cheese. Place in glass casserole; top with sauce; cover with vented plastic wrap and cook on high power for approximately 30 minutes. Remove from oven; top with cheese and let stand until cheese melts. Serves 4-6.