Stuffed Bell Peppers

Ingredients

• 4-6 bell peppers, depending on size of pepper
• 1 1/2 cups cooked rice
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1-2 minced garlic cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves, scant
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• pepper
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes

Directions

1. 1

   Cut tops off peppers. With sharp knife, remove white membrane inside peppers. Wash and pat dry.

2. 2

   Arrange peppers in baking pan. If one is uneven, slice a bit off the bottom to allow it to stand freely.

3. 3

   Brown ground beef with onions and garlic.

4. 4

   Add seasonings, tomatoes, and rice. Blend well. If too soupy, cook until some juice is cooked off.

5. 5

   Stuff peppers.

6. 6

   Bake 350 for 45 minutes.