Stuffed Green Peppers

4 large green peppers
1 1/2 lbs ground sirloin
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 15oz can tomato sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 family size Success boil-in-bag 10 minute rice
2 cups shredded cheddar jack cheese

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  In large pan brown beef over medium-high heat.  Add garlic, salt, pepper and oregano and cook 3 minutes.  Add tomato sauce and reduce heat to low.  Simmer 15 minutes.

Cut off the tops of the green peppers and discard centers and seeds.  In a medium size saucepan bring 1 quart of water to a boil.  Place green peppers in boiling water and cook for 5 minutes.  Remove peppers from saucepan and drain.  Add bag of rice to boiling water and boil for 9 minutes. Drain rice.

Place green peppers in a lightly greased 8x8 dish.  Cut open bag of rice and add to beef and tomato sauce mixture.  Combine well and then stuff each pepper with beef mixture.  Place in oven and bake for 15 minutes.  Top with cheese and bake for an additional 5 minutes.  Serve with salad and garlic bread.  4 servings.