1 lb ground beef
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce, divided
1/4 cup water
3 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese, divided
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup uncooked instant rice
4 medium green peppers
Crumble beef into a 1-1/2 quart microwave safe bowl; add the onion. Cover and microwave on high for 3-1/2 to 4-1/2 minutes or until meat is browned; drain. Stir in 1-1/2 cups tomato sauce, water, 1 tablespoon parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. Cover and microwave on high for 2-1/2 to 3-1/2 minutes. Stir in rice; cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Remove tops and seeds from the peppers; cut in half lengthwise. Stuff with meat mixture; place in an ungreased microwave safe shallow 3 quart or 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking dish. Spoon remaining tomato sauce over peppers; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Cover and microwave on high for 10 to 12 minutes or until peppers are tender. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Makes 4 servings.