Ingredients

  • 3 large green peppers
  • 1 c. boiling salted water (1 1/2 tsp. salt)
  • 1/2 lb. ground beef
  • 1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
  • 1/2 c. flavored bread crumbs
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • 1 Tbsp. chopped onion

Method

  • Heat oven to 350°.
  • Cut a thin slice from the stem end of each pepper.
  • Wash outside and inside.
  • Remove all seeds and membranes. Cook peppers in boiling, salted water 5 minutes; drain.
  • Mix rest of ingredients.
  • Stuff peppers lightly with mixture.
  • Stand upright in a small baking dish.
  • Bake, covered, 45 minutes; uncover and bake 15 minutes more.
  • Makes 2 to 3 servings.