Beef Stuffed Bell Pepper Halves - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 large bell peppers
1 tsp. salt
1 lb. ground beef
1 medium size onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp. each: ground cumin seed and oregano leaves
1 Tbsp. chili powder
1 1/2 c. tortilla or corn chips
1 (2 1/4 oz.) can sliced ripe olives, drained
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
1/3 c. grated Parmesan cheese
1 c. water

Preparation

Cut the peppers in half lengthwise.
Discard seeds and stems. Arrange, cut side up, in baking pan about 9 x 13-inch.
Sprinkle the salt in a frying pan.
Place over medium heat.
Add the beef, onion, garlic, cumin, oregano and chili powder.
Cook, stirring frequently, until crumbly, about 5 minutes.