*Stuffed Peppers

Directions

1. 1
   Brown meat lightly in butter.
2. 2
   Add onion to meat and saute until onion is soft.
3. 3
   Stir in seasonings and rice.
4. 4
   Add 1/2 can of tomato sauce and 1/2 cup water.
5. 5
   Simmer for 5 minutes.
6. 6
   Cut tops off peppers.
7. 7
   Clean and remove seeds and membranes.
8. 8
   Stuff peppers with meat and rice mixture and place in a baking dish.
9. 9
   Combine remaining tomato sauce, tomato paste and remaining water.
10. 10
    Cover tops of peppers with some sauce and pour remainder into the baking dish.
11. 11
    Bake, covered, in a 350° oven for 30 minutes.
12. 12
    Uncover and bake for an additional 30 minutes.
13. 13
    Add additional water, if necessary.