Seasoned Stuffed Bell Peppers

Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 8 medium bell peppers (green variety)
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 3/4 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon basil
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
• 1 (1 lb) can whole canned tomatoes, drained
• 2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
• 2 cups cooked rice
• 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
• 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese

Recipe

• 1 cut off and discard the top fourth of the bell peppers.
• 2 remove the seeds and membrane.
• 3 place peppers upright in 1/3 to 1/2 inch salted water in heavy pot.
• 4 bring water to a boil and cover tightly, then lower flame and cook for exactly 5 minutes.
• 5 remove peppers, drain thoroughly and set aside while preparing the stuffing.
• 6 in large heavy pot heat oil and saute the ground beef and onions until brown.
• 7 add garlic, thyme, salt, black pepper, basil and red pepper.
• 8 cook on low for 5 minutes.
• 9 add drained tomatoes and cook 2-3 minutes breaking up tomatoes.
• 10 add cooked rice and worcestershire, mixing well.
• 11 cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
• 12 remove from heat and add cheeses.
• 13 stuff peppers and bake at 350 degrees, uncovered, for 20-30 minutes or until lightly brown.