Spiced Lamb Stuffed Bell Peppers

Spiced Lamb Stuffed Bell Peppers

ingredients:

• 5 large red bell peppers or 5 large green bell peppers
• 1 1/2 cups short grain brown rice, cooked
• 1 lb ground lamb
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1/4 cup of fresh mint, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 cups chicken broth

method:

Cut the tops of the peppers, remove the core and seeds.
Place the peppers in a large saucepan with salted water. (The water should cover the peppers.).
Bring the water to a boil, then cover and simmer on low 5 minutes. Drain peppers upside down on paper towels.
Brown lamb and garlic in a large skillet over medium heat.
Remove from heat; stir in lemon juice, mint, spices, cooked rice and 3/4 cup of the broth.
Stuff peppers with mixture. Stand stuffed peppers in remaining broth in a large saucepan.

Bring to a boil then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 15-20 minutes until peppers are just tender.