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Classic Greek Gemista

Name: Classic Greek Gemista
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 6 medium tomatoes; 3 bell peppers; 1 1/2 cups cooked rice; 1/2 pound ground lamb; 1/2 onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 can crushed tomatoes; 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped; Salt and pepper to taste; Olive oil

A simple and flavorful dish of tomatoes and peppers stuffed with a mix of rice, herbs, and ground meat.

40 minutes4 servings

Method

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Core the tomatoes and peppers, removing the seeds and membranes.
In a bowl, mix the ground lamb, rice, onion, garlic, crushed tomatoes, dill, salt, and pepper.
Pack the mixture into the tomatoes and peppers.
Place in a baking dish, drizzle with olive oil, and bake for 25-30 minutes.
Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.

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