STUFFED PEPPERS 
Red or green peppers (enough for family)
1 - 1 1/2 lbs. ground beef and or pork (very lean)
1/4 c. finely chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1 c. cooked rice
2 c. spaghetti sauce (ie. Prego, Ragu)
2 c. grated cheese (Mozzarella, Cheddar, or Monterey Jack)

Brown meat(s) several minutes; drain fat. Add onion and garlic. Cook until meat is browned. Add rice, 1 cup spaghetti sauce, and 1/2 cup of cheese. Add salt and pepper to taste. Mix well and stuff peppers. Arrange in small casserole dish (9 x 9 inch). Top peppers with remaining sauce and cheese.

For Microwave: Cover and bake at 50% to 75% power for 15 minutes; rotate dish and repeat.

For Oven: Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes, covered; then 15 minutes, uncovered.

Since microwave ovens vary in power, you may need to adjust your cooking time.

 

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