1 (4 lb.) pumpkin
1 lb. lean ground beef
1 c. onion, chopped
Cooking oil
1/3 c. red pepper, chopped
1/3 c. green pepper, chopped
1 minced garlic clove
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. thyme
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 (7 1/2 oz.) can pitted ripe olives
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
2 beaten eggs

Cut top from pumpkin, scrape out seeds and fibers. Simmer in salted water to cover for about 20 to 25 minutes or until almost tender. Drain. Brown beef and onion in 1 tablespoon oil. Add red pepper, green pepper and garlic. Cook for 1 minute longer.

Remove from heat and stir in remaining ingredients. Spoon into pumpkin; place lid on top. Brush pumpkin with oil. Place in baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour. Let stand for 10 minutes. Cut into wedges to serve. 6 to 8 servings.