Stuffed Peppers

Fresh green peppers filled with meat, rice & spices 

• 2 ½ lb small Green Bell Peppers
• 1 c. Rice, rinsed and drained for stuffing
• ½ lb Ground Beef for stuffing
• 1 Onion, finely chopped for stuffing
• 1 Tomato, diced for stuffing
• 1 tsp. Tomato Paste for stuffing
• ½ c. Olive Oil for stuffing
• 1 T. Salt for stuffing
• 1 tsp. Red Pepper Flakes for stuffing
• ½ tsp. Black Pepper for stuffing
• 1-2 cups Boiling Water
• 2 Tomatoes, sliced for toppers

1. Wash the Peppers. Cut the tops off and remove seeds.
2. In a bowl, mix all stuffing ingredients well.
3. With a spoon carefully fill the peppers 2/3 full with the stuffing mixture.
4. Place one slice of Tomato as a cap on top of each Pepper.
5. In a large saucepan or pot, place the stuffed Peppers and add boiling Water, enough to almost cover half height of the peppers.
6. Cook covered on low-medium heat, until the Peppers get soft and Rice is cooked, for about 20-30 minutes.
7. Drain off liquid and serve hot with Plain Yogurt.