6 lg. green peppers
2 tbsp. olive or salad oil
1/2 c. tomato paste
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 lbs. ground chuck
1 1/2 tsp. salt
2 tbsp. chili powder
1/2 c. finely chopped almonds or peanuts
1 c. fine soft bread crumbs
2 tbsp. butter

Wash peppers and cut a thin slice from the stem ends. Remove seeds and membrane. Cook in boiling water, covered for 5 minutes. Drain. Heat oil in a large skillet. Add tomato paste, garlic, ground chuck, salt, chili powder and nuts; cook 5 minutes over low heat. Spoon into peppers. Sprinkle tops with bread crumbs and dot with butter. Place in shallow baking pan and add 1/2 inch of water. Bake in 350 degree oven for 30 minutes. Makes 6 servings.