Greek Recipes

Stuffed Peppers

Greek: Peperyes Yemista

Ingredients:

1 1/2 lbs ground beef
2 onions, chopped
4 tbsp butter
salt and pepper
dash of cinnamon
2 lbs green or red peppers, split and scooped out
2 tbsp tomato paste
2 cups water
grated cheese

Preparation:

Brown ground beef and onions in half the butter and add salt and pepper and cinnamon. Place peppers in casserole and stuff. Dot with remaining butter. Add tomato paste mixed with water. Sprinkle with grated cheese or top with slices of cheese. Bake in a 350F oven for 1 hour. Stuffed peppers may be served immediately.

Servings: 6