4 medium green peppers
¼ cup vegetable oil
1 onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ pound ground beef
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
½ teaspoon thyme
½ cup drained stewed tomatoes
1 cup cooked rice
1 tablespoon parsley
1. Cut top off each pepper and remove seeds and veins. Blanch in boiling water for 3 to 4 minutes. Remove and let cool.
2. In a skillet, heat oil, add onion and garlic and saute for 4 to 5 minutes.
3. Add meat, salt, pepper and thyme and cook until meat is browned.
4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the meat, tomatoes, rice and parsley.
5. Stuff each pepper with the meat mixture, place the top back on each and bake in a preheated 325°F oven for 20 to 25 minutes.
SERVES 4