Spiced Beef Stuffed Bell Peppers

Ingredients

• 4 medium sweet peppers (mixed colors)
• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped carrot
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 cup cooked rice
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 14 ounces tomato sauce

Directions

1. 1

   Cut tops from peppers; discard seeds and membranes.

2. 2

   Chop enough of the tops to make 1/2 cup.

3. 3

   In lightly oiled skillet, cook beef, chopped peppers, onion, carrot, and garlic, until no longer pink.

4. 4

   Remove from heat and drain fat, if any.

5. 5

   Stir in rice, seasonings, salt, 1/2 cup tomato sauce.

6. 6

   Spoon evenly into peppers.

7. 7

   Place upright in shallow baking dish, large enough to hold peppers in single layer and pour remaining sauce around peppers.

8. 8

   Cover tightly and bake at 350°F.

9. 9

   for 45-50 minutes or until peppers are tender-crisp.