Unstuffed Peppers

Directions

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   Pre-heat oven to 350°F
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   1. Cut the tops off the bell peppers. Boil the peppers for about 5 minutes, and save the tops for the next step.
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   2. Chop the onion and the tops of the peppers into small pieces.
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   3. In a large skillet or pot cook ground beef, onion and chopped pepper till meat is browned and vegetables are tender. Drain excess fat.
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   4. Add the undrained tomatoes, mushrooms, and garlic to the meat mixture, along with a half a cup of water, and bring to a boil. I usually add about a teaspoon of salt and a dash of black pepper here as well. You can also add Worcestershire sauce and other seasonings here as you like.
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   5. Add the rice-a-roni and seasonings to the mixture, reduce heat, and cover. Cook until the rice is tender.
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   6. Cut the boiled peppers into slices and put them in a large casserole dish.
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   7. Mix 2 cups of shredded cheese into the meat mixture, then pour the mixture into the casserole dish and mix with the sliced peppers.
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   8. Bake uncovered in the oven about 10 minutes.