Tehran Peppers Casserole

Ingredients

 * 4 or 5 green peppers
 * ½ kg (2 cup) ground beef
 * 3 tablespoons diced onion
 * 4 tablespoons oil
 * 2 teaspoons salt
 * ¾ teaspoon sage
 * 1½ cups canned tomatoes
 * 2 cups cooked rice
 * ⅓ cup breadcrumbs
 * 4 tablespoons melted fat

Directions

 * 1) Wash the peppers.
 * 2) Cut off their tops and take out the seeds.
 * 3) Cover with salted boiling water, simmer 5 minutes, and drain.
 * 4) Cook beef and onions in oil.
 * 5) Add salt, sage, tomatoes, and rice.
 * 6) Arrange peppers upright in a baking dish.
 * 7) Fill with the meat mixture.
 * 8) Top with breadcrumbs and melted fat.
 * 9) Grated cheese can be used.
 * 10) Bake in preheated oven at 350˚F (180˚C) for 35 minutes.