Stuffed Green Peppers

Prep:20 min Preheat: 350F Bake: 60min Serves: 6 Cost: under $20.00

Ingredients:

1. 6 large green bell peppers
2. 1 lb extra lean ground beef (93-96% beef)
3. 1/2 c uncooked brown or white rice
4. 2 c low sodium beef or vegetable broth
5. 1, 28 oz, can No-Salt-Added stewed tomatoes
6. 3 Tbs minced garlic
7. 1 Tbs Worcestershire sauce
8. 1 tsp Italian seasoning
9. 1/4 tsp onion powder
10. 1/8 tsp freshly ground pepper
11. 1/2 c shredded low fat Italian cheese

Directions:

1. Slice the tops off peppers, remove ribs & seeds.
2. Cut a thin slice from base of peppers to help the them stand up.
3. In a md pot bring 1 c broth & rice to a boil; reduce heat, cover & cook 20 min.
4. In a lg bowl break apart tomatoes using kitchen shears or fingers.
5. Combine: beef, rice, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, garlic, onion powder, & pepper to tomatoes.
6. Spoon mixture into peppers & place into a 13x9" baking dish.
7. Pour remaining 1 c broth around peppers in pan.
8. Cover dish w/foil & bake 45 min.
9. Remove foil, sprinkle the top of each pepper with remaining cheese & bake an additional 15 min until the cheese on top is golden brown.
10. Serve.