CHEESEBURGER PEPPER CUPS

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I like to serve my grandkids something special, and this is one of their favorites. They like red or yellow peppers because they're sweeter and look more appetizing. -Betty Winscher, Royalton, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

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Ingredients

4 medium sweet bell peppers
1/2 pound ground beef
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
2 cups cooked brown rice
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup vegetable broth
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

Cut peppers in half lengthwise and remove seeds; set aside. In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the rice, tomato paste, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, garlic salt and pepper. Spoon into peppers., Place in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; pour broth around the peppers. Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 413 calories, Fat 16g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 893mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 23g protein.