Upside-Down Stuffed Peppers

Directions

1. 1
   To brown meat, crumble ground beef into microwave-safe colander.
2. 2
   Add onion and celery.
3. 3
   Place colander over 1 3/4 quart casserole dish.
4. 4
   Cook, covered, on 100% power for 5 to 7 minutes, or until meat is browned, and vegetables are tender, stirring once.
5. 5
   Remove colander.
6. 6
   Drain grease from casserole dish and wipe out.
7. 7
   Transfer meat mixture to casserole dish.
8. 8
   Stir in tomatoes, 1/2 cup of cheese, uncooked rice, worcestershire sauce and Italian seasoning.
9. 9
   Quarter peppers and arrange, cut side down, on top of meat mixture.
10. 10
    Cover, and cook on 100% power for 9 to 12 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese before serving.