Dolmas

== Description ==
Stuffed peppers
* Makes 4 servings
== Ingredients ==
* 4 small red bell peppers
=== Stuffing ===
* 2 cups cooked rice
* 1 pound lean ground beef or lamb
* 1 small onion, finely chopped
* ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
* ½ teaspoon salt
* ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
* ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
* ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
* ⅛ teaspoon ground allspice (optional)
* 1 egg, beaten
=== Sauce ===
* 1 x 14½-ounce can peeled whole tomatoes (undrained), chopped
* 1 x 8-ounce can tomato sauce
* 2 cloves garlic, minced
* ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
* ⅛ teaspoon ground red pepper
== Directions ==
# Cut peppers in half lengthwise; remove stems, seeds and ribs.
# Set aside.
# Combine rice, beef, onion, parsley, salt, black pepper, nutmeg, cinnamon, allspice and egg in large bowl.
# Press stuffing into pepper halves, rounding mixture on top.
# Blend tomatoes, tomato sauce, garlic, black pepper and red pepper in large skillet.
# Place peppers in sauce, stuffing side up.
# Bring sauce to a boil; simmer, covered, 30 to 40 minutes, or until meat is cooked.
# Remove stuffed peppers from sauce with slotted spoon.
# Reduce sauce, if necessary; pour over peppers.
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Category:Rice Recipes
Category:Red bell pepper Recipes
Category:Tomato Recipes
Category:Ground lamb Recipes
Category:Ground beef Recipes
Category:Greek Meat Dishes
Category:Main Dish Meat Recipes