Spicy Stuffed Peppers(Microwave) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

5 green peppers, tops removed and seeded
3/4 lb. lean ground beef
1 c. quick cooking rice
1/4 c. finely chopped onion
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
5 slices sharp Cheddar cheese

Preparation

Arrange peppers in 8-cup micro-proof ring mold or 10-inch micro-proof pie plate.
Combine remaining ingredients except tomato sauce and cheese.
Blend thoroughly.
Divide meat mixture among peppers.
Pour tomato sauce over peppers.
Cover with plastic wrap.
Cook on High for 20 to 22 minutes or until peppers are tender and beef is no longer red.
Remove plastic wrap; top each pepper with cheese slice.
Return plastic wrap.
Let stand 10 minutes before serving.