1 large pumpkin, about 4 pounds

1 pound beef

1 cup onion, chopped

Vegetable oil

1/3 cup sweet red bell pepper, chopped

1/3 cup green bell pepper, chopped

1 clove garlic, minced

1 teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon thyme

¼ teaspoon black pepper

7 ½ ounces pitted, ripe black olives

8 ounces tomato sauce

2 large eggs, beaten

Cut top from pumpkin; scrape out seeds and fibers.  Simmer in salted water to cover for 20 to 25 minutes or until almost tender.  Drain.  Brown beef and onion.  Add peppers and garlic. Cook one minute.  Remove from heat, stir in remaining ingredients.  Spoon into pumpkin. Place on top.  Brush pumpkin with oil.  Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.  Let stand 10 minutes.  Cut into wedges to serve.