Beef In Pepper Cups

Directions

1. Remove tops and seeds from green peppers, chop sufficient of the tops to make 1/4 c.. Cook whole green peppers in boiling salted water for 3 to 5 min. Invert to drain. Sprinkle insides of peppers lightly with salt.
2. In skillet cook beef, onion and 1/4 c. minced green peppers till meat is brown and vegetables are tender. Drain off excess fat Season with 3/4 tsp. salt and pepper. Add in tomatoes, uncooked rice, water, and Worcestershire sauce and chili pwdr.
3. Cover and simmer till rice is tender 15 to 20 min. Stir in half the cheese. Stuff peppers with meat mix. Bake in 12 x 7 1/2 x 2 inch baking dish at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 min. Sprinkle with remaining cheese; return to oven till cheese melts, 2 to 3 min longer. Serves 6.