Stuffed Peppers

My mom has been making these since I was a little girl. They are absolutely delicious. I like to serve them with bread and butter.

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Serves: 4
• Yields: 4 peppers

Ingredients

• 4  large green bell peppers
• 1  lb lean ground beef
• 1⁄4 cup onion, minced
• 2  teaspoons  Morton nature seasons seasoning blend
• 2  cups  cooked MINUTE rice
• 1 (10 1/2ounce) can  tomato soup
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1  cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350.
2. Cut tops from peppers. Clean peppers and remove seeds.
3. Blanch peppers in a covered microwave-safe bowl in the microwave for 4 minutes or until slightly cooked.
4. Prepare minute rice for 2 servings.
5. In a bowl, combine ground beef, minced onion, Nature's Seasons, and rice.
6. Stuff peppers with this mixture.
7. Place peppers in a tall covered dish or oven safe sauce pan.
8. In a bowl combine tomato soup and tomato sauce. Add additional seasoning if desired. Blend well.
9. Pour over peppers.
10. Cover and bake for 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
11. Serve with grated sharp cheddar cheese.