Ingredients

  • 4 large green peppers, tops off and seeded
  • 1 lb. hamburger
  • 1/2 c. chopped onion
  • 1 can chopped tomatoes (14 oz., or 1 qt.)
  • 1 c. water
  • 2/3 c. long-grain rice
  • 2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
  • spices (I use oregano and basil)
  • 1 c. shredded cheese (optional)

Method

  • Boil hollowed out whole peppers for 3 minutes in saltwater; drain.
  • Brown hamburger and onion; drain.
  • Add tomatoes to hamburger mixture and spices, uncooked rice and water, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper to taste.
  • Simmer until rice is tender (about 20 minutes).
  • Fill peppers with mixture and any remaining mixture; spoon around outside of peppers in 2-quart baking dish.
  • Bake at 375° for 15 minutes.
  • Sprinkle cheese on top and bake 2 minutes more; let stand 2 minutes or until cheese melts.
  • Then serve.
  • These can be made up to the baking part and frozen.