Stuffed Pepper Cups

Directions

1. 1
   Cut tops off of peppers.
2. 2
   Remove seeds and membrane.
3. 3
   Precook pepper cups in boiling salted water about 5 minutes; drain.
4. 4
   (For crisp peppers, omit precooking.) Sprinkle inside of cups generously with salt.
5. 5
   Cook ground beef and onion until meat is lightly browned.
6. 6
   Season with salt and pepper.
7. 7
   Add tomatoes, water, rice and Worcestershire sauce.
8. 8
   Cover and simmer until rice is tender, about 15 minutes.
9. 9
   Stir in cheese.
10. 10
    Stuff peppers, stand upright in baking dish.
11. 11
    Bake, uncovered, at 350° for about 20 to 25 minutes.
12. 12
    Serves 6.