Stuffed Bell Pepper Cups

Submitted by mandagirl

"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."

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 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

directions

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

Reviews

[Mitchell A.]

This recipe is an old family favorite that I haven't made in years. I made them tonight for dinner, and as my husband was intently eating, he said, "You forget how good these things are!" High complements!

 

[y2ktalisman]

Very easy and delicious!

 

[knaylor76]

Great stuffed bells. This is the first time I made these, and they are so easy, and even more delish. Made just as posted. Thanks for the great recipe.

 

[MissThang88]

i really liked this recipe. i wasnt sure whether to drain the canned tomatoes or not because of the rice. but i drained them and they turned out really good :)

 

[ljalday]

This is a classic and easy to follow. Never mess with what works!