Cheesy Stuffed Peppers Recipe

By dlperkins

Ingredients

• 6 medium green peppers
• 1-1/2 pounds ground beef
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
• 2-1/2 cups chopped tomatoes (3 medium)
• 1-1/2 cups cooked rice

Preparation

Step 1

Cut tops off peppers and remove seeds. In a Dutch oven, cook peppers in boiling water 6-8 minutes or until crisp-tender.

Meanwhile, brown beef, onion and salt in a skillet; drain. Cool slightly. Stir in the cheese, tomatoes and rice.

Drain peppers and stuff with meat mixture. Place in a baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20 minutes or until heated through.
Yield: 6 servings.