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Greek Lamb Stuffed Bell Peppers and Tomatoes Recipe

Greek Lamb Stuffed Bell Peppers and Tomatoes Recipe

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Greek Lamb Stuffed Bell Peppers and Tomatoes

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Ingredients:

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4 large bell peppers
4 large tomatoes
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 1/2 lbs ground lamb
1/2 cup rice , parboiled (if instant don'tsp parboil)
2 tbsp greek mixed spice ( mccormick makes 1, see recipe if you can'tsp find it)
3 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 cup italian breadcrumbs
2 (29 oz) cans tomato sauce

Directions:

Slice tops from tomatoes and peppers and clean, save them.
Remove pulp from tomatoes and reserve.
Put tops in baking dish and place veggies on top of them (keeps them from burning).
Sprinkle 1/4 teaspoon sugar in each.
Heat 1/2 cup butter in large frying pan and saute onion till transparent.
Add meat and stir.
Add rice, spices**, and 1 cup tomato pulp (mashed).
Cover and cook 15 mins, allow to cool.
Mix breadcrumbs into meat mixture.
Fill vegs and remainder of tomato pulp (mashed) on top of stuffing.
Pour tomato sauce and enough water to bring fluid level to 1/2.
Bake in oven at 350 deg for 2-1/2 hours.
Check periodically to see that water hasn't dried up in pan, add more water if needed.
** If you don't have Greek spices combine 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon oregano, 1 teaspoon parsley, and 1 teaspoon mint. This will be close, adjust the parsley and mint to taste.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	354.15 Kcal (1483 kJ)
Calories from fat	180.32 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	20.04g	31%
Cholesterol	62.07mg	21%
Sodium	217.72mg	9%
Potassium	534.04mg	11%
Total Carbs	24.15g	8%
Sugars	6.99g	28%
Dietary Fiber	2.61g	10%
Protein	17.11g	34%
Vitamin C	74.1mg	123%
Vitamin A	1.5mg	49%
Iron	27.7mg	154%
Calcium	42.6mg	4%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	112.41 Kcal (471 kJ)
Calories from fat	57.23 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.36g	31%
Cholesterol	19.7mg	21%
Sodium	69.11mg	9%
Potassium	169.5mg	11%
Total Carbs	7.66g	8%
Sugars	2.22g	28%
Dietary Fiber	0.83g	10%
Protein	5.43g	34%
Vitamin C	23.5mg	123%
Vitamin A	0.5mg	49%
Iron	8.8mg	154%
Calcium	13.5mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

salty
savory
bitter
sweet

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