Stuffed Peppers

This was my first attempt at ever making stuffed peppers. I've actually only have had them once before, my mother-in-law introduced me to them when we were living with them while building our house. I liked this recipe because it is quick & easy and I didn't even have to turn my oven on! It only calls for 2 peppers but you could actually use 3-4 depending how full you fill them. There was definitely filling left over

No-Bake Stuffed Peppers

• 2 medium bell peppers (any color – I used green and red)
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon basil
• 1-15 ounce can tomato sauce
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 small onion, chopped2 cups rice, cooked
• 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
  

Cut peppers in half lengthwise. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, drop the peppers in and boil for 5-6 minutes. In a small bowl, mix tomato sauce, basil and sugar and set aside. Brown meat and onion in a large skillet; drain. Stir in 1/2 the tomato sauce, 1/2 cup of the rice and the salt. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes; stir in cheese. Spoon meat mixture into peppers and place into skillet. Pour remaining tomato sauce around peppers; cover and simmer. Top with additional cheese, if desired. Serve on top of remaining rice.