stuffed sweet peppers

How To Make stuffed sweet peppers

• 1

  Preheat oven to 375°F.
• 2

  Cut the tops off the peppers, clean out completely, rinse with cold water and set aside until needed.
• 3

  Add 1 tbsp olive oil into a pan and fry onion and garlic until golden brown.
• 4

  Next add the tomato paste and fry for 1 minute, stirring constantly, then add the ground beef and fry 10 minutes. (until golden brown)
• 5

  Now toss in the zucchini, frying for 2 minutes; then add the tomatoes, water and wine. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
• 6

  Cook the rice as you normally would but for only 8 minutes as it finishes cooking in the oven. Strain and set aside until needed.
• 7

  Dab some oil on the peppers and pepper tops and put them in the oven to bake for about 15 - 20 minutes.
• 8

  Remove the sauce from heat and add in the rice, cheese and parsley. Taste and season with salt and pepper if necessary, fill the peppers and top with lids.
• 9

  Place the stuffed peppers in a pan and bake for 45 minutes .
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