Stuffed Bell Peppers

Ingredients

• •4 bell peppers, tops removed and seeded
• •1 lb ground beef
• •1 cup cooked rice
• •1 cup tomato sauce
• •1 cup shredded cheese

Steps

1. 1.Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. 2.Blanch the bell peppers in boiling water for 5 minutes to soften slightly, then drain - parboiling first is what keeps the peppers tender all the way through instead of staying crunchy at the base.
3. 3.Brown the ground beef, then mix with the cooked rice and half the tomato sauce.
4. 4.Stuff the mixture into the parboiled bell peppers and place in a baking dish.
5. 5.Top with remaining sauce and cheese, then bake for 30-35 minutes until the peppers are tender.