Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp. flour
  • 4 (6 oz.) cans tomato paste
  • 1 c. water
  • 1 Tbsp. sugar
  • 1/2 c. chopped onion
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 1/2 lb. ground beef
  • 1 c. grated Cheddar cheese
  • 1 1/2 c. cooked rice
  • 1 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • 6 medium green peppers

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Place large size (14 x 20-inch) Brown-in-Bag in a 12 x 8 x 2-inch pan.
  • In small bowl, combine flour, tomato paste, water and sugar.
  • Reserve 1/3 cup tomato sauce for meat mixture.
  • Pour remaining sauce in bag.
  • Brown meat.
  • Add onion and garlic; cook until transparent.
  • Drain excess fat.
  • Stir in cheese, rice, salt, pepper and tomato sauce.
  • Remove top and seeds from peppers.
  • Stuff with meat mixture.
  • Place stuffed peppers in bag.
  • Close bag with nylon tie.
  • Make 6 1/2-inch slits in top.
  • Bake 30 to 40 minutes or until peppers are tender.
  • Spoon sauce over peppers when serving.