Ingredients

  • 3 medium green peppers
  • 1 lb. lean ground beef
  • 1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
  • 1/2 c. uncooked instant rice
  • 1 egg, slightly beaten
  • 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • 1/8 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1/4 c. catsup or tomato sauce

Method

  • Cut the green peppers in half lengthwise.
  • Remove seeds and membranes. Set aside.
  • Mix the ground beef, tomato sauce, rice, egg, oregano, salt, pepper and garlic powder.
  • Spoon into pepper halves.
  • Place on roasting rack. Cover loosely with waxed paper. Microwave on High until green peppers are tender, about 12 to 16 minutes.
  • If you do not have a carousel in your microwave, rearrange peppers after half the cooking time.
  • Top each green pepper with catsup during the last 2 minutes of cooking.
  • Makes 6 servings.