Stuffed Peppers ATK

Description

Bell peppers stuffed with beef, rice, tomatoes, and cheddar, then baked until tender.

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Ingredients

• 4 bell peppers
• 12 ounces ground beef
• 1/2 cup white rice
• 1/2 yellow onion, finely diced
• 1 can diced tomatoes, drained, with juice reserved
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, plus more for topping
• Salt, for the cooking water
• Oil for the pan

Instructions

1. Heat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Bring about 4 cups of salted water to a boil. Cut the tops off the peppers and remove the ribs and seeds.
3. Blanch the peppers for 3 minutes, then remove and drain.
4. Boil the rice until tender, about 13 minutes, then drain well.
5. Heat a drizzle of oil in a saucepan and cook the onion until browned. Add the ground beef and cook until no longer pink.
6. In a bowl, combine the cooked rice, drained tomatoes, beef mixture, and 1 cup cheese.
7. Fill the peppers, place them in an 8 x 8-inch baking dish, and top with extra cheese.
8. Thin the ketchup with a little reserved tomato juice and drizzle over the peppers.
9. Bake about 30 minutes until hot and tender.