Classic Turkish Meat Stuffed Peppers

Method

1. Preheat oven to 200°C (390°F).
2. Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds.
3. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef with onion and garlic.
4. Add tomato paste, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper.
5. Stuff the mixture into the bell peppers and place them in a baking dish.
6. Pour some water into the dish and cover with a lid or foil.
7. Bake for 30-35 minutes until the peppers are tender.
8. Uncover and bake for an additional 10 minutes to crisp the tops.
9. Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.