Cut a thin slice from the stem end of each bell pepper. Remove the seeds, and membranes from the inside until it is just the shell.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

In a large skillet cook the beef, onion, and garlic over medium heat until the beef is cooked through. Drain and return to skillet.

Add 8 oz of tomato sauce, salt, pepper,and rice to the beef mixture.

Stuff peppers with beef mixture and stand them in a casserole dish.

Pour remaining tomato sauce over peppers. Cover and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until peppers are tender.

Makes 6 servings