Stuffed Peppers

Par cook cleaned peppers - either whole, halved or quartered
2 to 2 1/2 pounds ground beef/pork or sausage (remove casing) - use equal parts of each
2 med. chopped onions
salt, pepper, garlic powder, oregano, Italian seasoning to taste
1 large can chopped or pureed tomatoes
1 cup water (I use the water from the par cooked peppers)
1 cup cooked rice
about 20 slices white american cheese
1 large can tomato sauce

Lightly brown meat and onions;drain off grease. Add seasonings, tomatoes, water and rice to meat. Simmer until rice is tender (about 15 mins).

Add cheese until melted

Line an 11-1/2" by 17-1/2" pan with peppers and spoon mixture in or on them. Top with tomato sauce.

Bake in 350 degree oven for about 30 mins.

*My Notes:*
-Thanks Aunt Dot

Mom's Meatballs

1/2 pound ground beef
1/2 pound ground pork
1 cup soft bread crumbs
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons minced parsley
1 egg, well beaten
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Combine all ingredients and blend thoroughly. Shape meat mixture into balls. Heat in skillet 2 tablespoons olive oil and 1 clove minced garlic. Add meatballs and brown on all sides. Pour off fat as required. Remove meatballs from skillet and add to sauce about 1/2 hour before sauce is done if desired.