STUFFED BELL PEPPER CUPS

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This recipe is from my ancient 1970's version of Better Homes and Gardens cookbook. :) It was always my boys favorite growing up. I used to make double the filling and bake what didn't fit in the peppers around them.

Provided by mandagirl

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 medium green peppers
1 lb lean ground beef
1/3 cup chopped onion
1 (1 lb) can tomatoes
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup uncooked long-grain rice
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
4 ounces American cheese
1 dash salt
1 dash pepper

Steps:

  • Cut of the tops of the peppers and remove the seeds and membrane.
  • Precook the peppers in boiling salted water for about 5 minutes and drain on paper towel.
  • Sprinkle inside of peppers with a little salt or parmesan cheese.
  • Cook the ground beef with the onion until meat is browned.
  • Drain grease.
  • Season with salt and pepper (if desired).
  • Add canned tomatoes, water, uncooked rice and Worcestershire sauce.
  • Cover pan and simmer until rice is tender; about 15 minutes.
  • Stir in the American cheese.
  • Stuff peppers and stand upright in baking dish.
  • Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
  • Note: When I make them ahead and refrigerate them, I cook them for 40-45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294.2, Fat 12.7, SaturatedFat 6.1, Cholesterol 61.3, Sodium 277.8, Carbohydrate 23.5, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 5.3, Protein 21.7

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