Super Stuffed Bell Peppers

Directions

1. 1
   Cook ground beef in skillet until meat is crumbly and no longer pink.
2. 2
   Stir in onion, garlic, salt, and pepper and continue to cook until onion is tender.
3. 3
   While beef is cooking,cut off tops of peppers and remove seeds.
4. 4
   Cook (on a plate) in microwave on high for 5 minutes.
5. 5
   When onion is tender, remove skillet from heat and stir in the rice, then the cheese.
6. 6
   Place the peppers, upright, in a 8x12 inch casserole dish.
7. 7
   Add beef mixture into peppers.
8. 8
   Stir together sauce ingredients in a bowl and pour on top and around peppers.
9. 9
   Cover with foil and bake at 350 F for 30 minutes.
10. 10
    *Note: You can cut out the 15-20 prep.
11. 11
    time by getting the rice and beef mixture cooked the night before.