Stuffed Jack-O-Lantern Peppers

Cut the tops from the peppers and remove seeds and core from both the inside and top of peppers.

With sharp paring knife, carve a face in each pepper.

Cook ground beef, garlic and onion in skillet until lightly browned.

Add diced tomatoes (don’t drain it) uncooked rice, water, salt & Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and cover. Simmer for about 20 minutes or until rice is cooked.

Remove from heat and stir in the cheese

Fill the peppers with a generous amount of filling. Add the tops back on the peppers once stuffed.

Place in a baking dish with about ¼” of water on bottom.

Cover with tin foil and bake at 375F for 35-40 minutes. If refrigerated, bake 15 minutes longer to ensure it is warm in center.