DIRECTIONS:

"Cut thin slice from stem end of each pepper. Remove seeds and membranes; rinse. Place peppers cut sides up in glass pie plate. Cover with plastic; microwave 3 minutes. Cook and stir meat and onion in 10"" skillet until meat is light brown; drain. Stir in salt, garlic powder, rice, and 1 C. of the tomato sauce; heat through. Stuff peppers with meat mixture; stand upright in baking dish. Pour remaining sauce over peppers. Cover; cook in 350 degree oven 45 minutes. Uncover; cook 15 minutes longer. Sprinkle with cheese. "