Served as main course. Non-vegetarian dish. Speciality: Reduced Carbs diet.

FILLING

1 1/2 lbs ground Lamb or ground round or Lamb and lean ground top round Beef

1/2 cup Rice or cracked Bulgur Wheat

1/4 cup Green Bell Peppers, chopped fine

1/4 cup Parsley, chopped

8 ounces crushed Tomatoes or Tomato Sauce

Cayenne Pepper

1/4 cup Lemon Juice

1 teaspoon Basil

1 teaspoon Black Pepper (to taste)

1 teaspoon Salt (to taste)

1 medium Yellow Onion (chopped)

1 (14 ounce) can Chicken Broth or Beef Broth, enough to cover the vegetables

PREPARATION OF VEGETABLES:- A variety of vegetables can and should be used including red, gold, and or green bell peppers. Also used are large sized zucchini squash, tomatoes, and onions. Scoop out the vegetables leaving an opening for the filling of about 1 1/2 to 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.

Preparation time: 30 minutes

Cooking time: 2 hours

Serves: 6-8

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