Stuffed Peppers

Ingredients

• 1 C brown or white rice (or 2 cups leftover cooked rice)
• 2 tsp salt
• 4 medium green or red peppers
• 1 lb ground beef, sausage, or lamb
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 small jalapeño, minced (optional)
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 16 oz tomato sauce
• 1 C grated aged cheddar cheese