stuffed Peppers

4 colored peppers
Salt
5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, chopped
1/2 lb hamburger
1 cup cooked rice
1 can crushed tomatoes
1 teaspoon dried oregano


Start cooking rice according to package direction.

Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Meanwhile, cut tops off peppers 1 inch from stem end, and remove seeds. Add several generous pinches of salt to boiling water, than add peppers and boil, using a spoon to keep pepper completely submerged, until colors are bright. About 3 minutes, Drain, and set aside to cool.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Heat 4 tablespoons of the oil in a large skillet, over medium heat. Add onions and garlic and cook. Stir often, about five minutes. Add meat and cook until browned. Add cooked rice and tomatoes, and oregano and season generously with salt and pepper. Mix well.

Drizzle remaining 1 tablespoon of oil into peppers. Arrange cute side up in a baking dish, then stuff peppers with filling. Add 1/4 cup water to the bottom of baking dish. Place in oven and cook for 30 minutes.