STUFFED BELL PEPPER CUPS

Steps:

• Cut of the tops of the peppers and remove the seeds and membrane.
• Precook the peppers in boiling salted water for about 5 minutes and drain on paper towel.
• Sprinkle inside of peppers with a little salt or parmesan cheese.
• Cook the ground beef with the onion until meat is browned.
• Drain grease.
• Season with salt and pepper (if desired).
• Add canned tomatoes, water, uncooked rice and Worcestershire sauce.
• Cover pan and simmer until rice is tender; about 15 minutes.
• Stir in the American cheese.
• Stuff peppers and stand upright in baking dish.
• Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
• Note: When I make them ahead and refrigerate them, I cook them for 40-45 minutes.