Stuffed Peppers For Two

Yield:
2 servings

Ingredients:

  1. 2 medium, green peppers
  2. 1/2 lb. ground beef
  3. 1 can (8 oz.) tomato sauce, divided
  4. 1/4 cup uncooked instant rice
  5. 3 tablespoons cheddar cheese, shredded, divided
  6. 1 tablespoon onion, chopped
  7. 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  8. 1/2 teaspoon salt
  9. 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  10. 1 egg, beaten
Directions:

Cut tops off of the peppers and discard; remove seed. Blanch peppers in boiling water for 5 minutes. Drain and rinse in cold water; set aside.

In a bowl, combine beef, 1/4 cup tomato sauce, rice, 2 tablespoons of cheese, onion, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper and egg; mix well. Stuff the peppers.

Cover and bake at 350 F. for 45-60 minutes or until meat is no longer pink and peppers are tender. Sprinkle with remaining cheese; return to oven until cheese is melted.


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