Stuffed Peppers

This is a favorite, especially in the fall and winter. Thanks to Recipe Zaar for this one. We have made this at least 10 times.

Ingredients

• 6 medium green peppers
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 chopped onion
• 1 (6 7/8 ounce) box rice-a-roni Spanish rice mix
• 1 (16 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can tomatoes (for use in making the rice)
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese or American cheese

Directions

1. Remove tops and seeds from peppers; parboil peppers for 5 minutes and drain.

2. Place peppers in a baking dish.

3. Combine ground beef and onion and cook together until done.

4. Drain and set aside.

5. Prepare Rice-A-Roni according to package directions.

6. When rice is done,combine it with the beef and onion.

7. Fill peppers with rice mixture.

8. Mix the 1 teaspoons sugar with the tomato sauce and pour this AROUND the peppers (not over).

9. Cover the baking dish.

10. Bake at 350°F for 35 minutes and then uncover and top with the shredded cheese.

11. Bake uncovered for about 5 minutes more to melt cheese.

12. Serve with the tomato sauce.