Cuban-Style Stuffed Peppers

Name: Cuban-Style Stuffed Peppers
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean); 1/2 cup chopped onion; 2 teaspoons minced garlic; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with mild green chilies; 1 cup cooked long grain rice; 1/4 cup dry red wine; 1/4 cup sliced pimiento-stuffed olives; 3 tablespoons tomato paste; 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 4 large green peppers; 1 cup water; Roasted sweet red pepper strips, optional

Cooking green pepper halves in the microwave not only cuts down the cooking time but it keeps the kitchen cooler.

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with mild green chilies
1 cup cooked long grain rice
1/4 cup dry red wine
1/4 cup sliced pimiento-stuffed olives
3 tablespoons tomato paste
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
4 large green peppers
1 cup water
Roasted sweet red pepper strips, optional

Directions

In a large skillet, cook beef, onion and garlic in oil over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the next eight ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes.
Meanwhile, cut green peppers in half lengthwise; discard seeds. Place in an ungreased shallow 3-qt. microwave-safe dish; add water. Cover and microwave on high for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain; fill each pepper half with 1/2 cup meat mixture. Garnish with red pepper strips if desired.