INGREDIENTS:
FILLING:
1 1/2 lbs. ground lamb or ground round or 3/4 lb. each lamb and lean ground top round
1/2 cup rice or bulghour, or a combination
1/4 cup green bell pepper [chopped fine]
1/4 cup armenian or Italian parsley [chopped]
8 oz crushed tomatoes or tomato sauce
Cayenne pepper to taste
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon basil
1 teaspoon black pepper or to taste
1 teaspoon salt or to taste
1 medium yellow onion [chopped]
1 cup water or 1 can Swanson'sฎ chicken broth or
beef broth [Enough to cover the vegetables.]
PREPARATION:
VEGETABLES:
A variety of vegetables can be used including red, gold, and or green bell peppers. Also used are zucchini squash [large], tomatoes, potatoes and onions.
Scoop out the vegetables leaving an opening for the filling of about 1 1/2 -2 inches in diameter and about 2-3 inches deep. Fill the scooped out vegetables with the filling mixture and place upright in a large covered casserole.
Pour over the crushed tomatoes or tomato sauce with broth or 1 cup of water. Cover and cook in a preheated 350 degree oven for about 1-1 1/2 hours.
Try this dish served with a dollop of Mahdzoon (YOGURT) over the filled vegetables.