Stuffed Green Bell Peppers

The Big Book of Casseroles
Maryanna Vollstedt
From mashed garlic potatoes and rosemary to osso bucco, Vollstedt offers one-dish cooking to warm the heart and the tastebuds. $31.95.

Orzo is used instead of rice for a different twist to an old favourite. For those who don't like green bell peppers, red peppers are a good substitute.

4 green bell peppers, 1/2 inch sliced off the tops, ribs and seeds removed
3/4 pound lean ground beef
1/2 yellow onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
3/4 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground pepper to taste
2 teaspoons Worchestershire sauce
1 cup cooked orzo
1 1/2 cups canned tomato sauce
Parmesan cheese for sprinkling on top

Preheat oven to 325° F. Blanch peppers in boiling water to cover, 2 minutes. Remove and drain. Place cut sides up in a pie plate lightly coated with cooking spray or oil.

In a medium skillet over medium heat, cook beef, onion and garlic until onions are soft and the meat is no longer showing pink, about 7 minutes. Add seasonings, Worchestershire sauce and orzo. Stir until well blended.

Spoon mixture into pepper shells. Add 2 tablespoons tomato sauce on top of each pepper. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Pour remaining sauce in baking dish around peppers.

Bake until peppers are soft, about 30 minutes.

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