Stuffed Green Bell Pepper

Ingredients

2ea               Large green peppers

1C                 Boiling water

                     Salt

1lb                 Ground chuck

1/2C              Onion, minced, divided

1/2C              Celery, minced

1/4C              Green pepper, minced

1ea               Egg, unbeaten

1/4C              Milk

1/4C              Heavy cream

15oz              Petite diced tomatoes

1/4C              Catsup

1/4C              Water

1T                 Sugar

1/4t               Cinnamon

6ea               Whole cloves

1T                 Flour

1/4C              Cold water

Process

Cut the peppers in half lengthwise

Remove the stems and seeds

Boil in water with 1-1/4t of water for 5 minutes

Combine the ground chuck, 1/4C onion, 1/2C celery, salt, minced green pepper, egg, milk, and cream

Drain the bell peppers

Stuff the peppers with the meat mixture to form 4 stuffed pieces

Place in an 8x8x2 inch greased baking dish

Preheat the oven to 350F

In a saucepan, combine the tomatoes, catsup, water, 1/4C of onion, 1/2t salt, 1T sugar, cinnamon, and cloves

Simmer, uncovered for 10 minutes

Stir 1/4C cold water, and 1T flour until smooth

Add the flour mixture to the sauce stirring until it thickens slightly

Pour over the peppers

Bake at 350F for 45-50 minutes

Serve hot over rice