Porcupine Bell Peppers

• lb ground beef↗1

  1

• (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes (partially drained)1

  1

• uncooked instant rice↗2 cups

  2

• paprika↗1⁄4 teaspoon

  1/4

• celery salt1⁄4 teaspoon

  1/4

• Worcestershire sauce↗1⁄2 teaspoon

  1/2

• large green bell peppers, seeded↗4

  4

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Mix ground beef, tomatoes, rice, paprika, celery salt and Worcestershire sauce in a large bowl until well blended.

2. 2

   Cut each pepper lengthwise into 4 or 5 large strips.

3. 3

   Place half the peppers on the bottom of a lightly greased 9 inch baking dish.

4. 4

   Spoon half the beef mixture over, spreading evenly.

5. 5

   Repeat with remaining peppers and meat mixture.

6. 6

   Bake, covered, at 350 until beef is cooked and peppers are tender, about 45 minutes.