3 lbs. hamburg
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. pepper
1 tbsp. oregano
1 1/2 c. Bell's stuffing mix
3 green peppers
4 onions
2 eggs
1 tsp. hot dried crushed red peppers

Put hamburg in large bowl, add all above seasonings. Grind peppers and onions, set aside 1 cup of the peppers and onions for sauce, add the remainder to the hamburg and seasonings. Add the eggs and mix thoroughly. Form into balls the size of golf balls and brown down in hot oil a few minutes on each side. Drain off any excess grease.

Add 2 large cans tomato puree with basil, the remaining cup of peppers and onions, 1 tablespoon oregano, salt and pepper to taste plus 1 teaspoon of hot dried crushed red peppers. Stir. Turn on low and let simmer 2 hours. Makes 40 meatballs plus sauce for large family.