Ingredients

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• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 (15 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon ground clove
• 1 bay leaf
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• Stuffed Peppers:
• 4 large green bell peppers, tops removed, seeded
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1/4 cup minced onion
• 1/3 cup finely chopped celery
• 1 1/2 cups cold, cooked white rice
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• salt and pepper to taste