Stuffed Bell Pepper

4 or 5 Med. green pepper, cut in half lengthwise
1 lge onion chopped
2 tsp olive oil
1 lb. or 1 1/4 lb. lean ground beef (ground turkey works too)
2 tsp cumin
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1 clove garlic, minced
salt and pepper to taste
6-7 oz grated cheese
2 med. tomatoes, finely chopped
1 1/2 cups bread crumbs (I prefer to use cooked rice)
paprika or catsup for topping

Cut peppers in 1/2 lengthwise....boil 3-5 min. drain, rinse
in cold water. Set aside...before filling, salt insides.

Cook onion, garlic and meat with oil until browned. Drain if necessary...
Put in large bowl...mix other ingredients...spoon into peppers...
sprinkle with paprika or top with a little catsup....
Spray pan or dish....arrange peppers in dish....bake at 325 for 20 to 25 min. uncovered.

note: sometimes I put them in two dishes...one for now and one
to freeze for later.