Stuffed Green Peppers

1 cup cooked rice 2 large green peppers, halved, seeded 1 1/2 pounds ground beef or turkey 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, chopped salt and pepper to taste 1 tsp. Italian seasoning 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce 1/3 cup ketchup 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese. Place peppers in boiling water for 10 minutes. Remove and place in baking dish. Brown meat, onion and garlic. Add salt, pepper and Italian seasoning. Add tomato sauce, rice and ketchup. Simmer for about 10 minutes, then spoon the meat mixture into the halves of green pepper. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. Top with cheese and return to oven until cheese is lightly browned. OPTION: Instead of using halved bell peppers, chop a bell pepper and add to the meat mixture. Spoon into a baking dish and bake as directed.