Italian Stuffed Peppers

Ingredients

 * 4 green bell peppers
 * 1 lbs beef ground round
 * ½ cup onion
 * 1 tbsp garlic
 * 2 tbsp olive oil
 * ¼ tsp basil
 * ¼ tsp thyme
 * ¼ tsp marjoram
 * ¼ tsp salt
 * ¼ tsp black pepper
 * 16 oz canned stewed tomatoes
 * 8 oz tomato sauce
 * ¼ cup water
 * quick cooking
 * 2 oz mozzarella cheese

Directions

 * 1) Cut tops from peppers, remove seeds, and blanch in boiling water for 5 minutes, drain well.
 * 2) Heat olive oil in a skillet, over a moderate flame.
 * 3) Add ground Beef, onions, and garlic. Saute for 5 minutes.
 * 4) Add oregano, basil, thyme, marjoram, salt, pepper, tomatoes, half of tomato sauce, water, and rice. Stir to mix well.
 * 5) Cover and simmer over a medium-low flame for 15 minutes
 * 6) Place peppers upright in a casserole dish.
 * 7) Fill with meat mixture, pack tightly. Surround with remaining meat mixture.
 * 8) Pour remaining tomato sauce over all. Top with grated mozzarella.
 * 9) Remove from oven. Serve hot.