Cuban-Style Stuffed Peppers

By bakers_delight85

Ingredients

• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 2 tsp. minced garlic
• 2 tsp. 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 stuffed olives
• 3 Tbsp. tomato paste
• 2 tsp. dried oregano
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. pepper
• 4 large green peppers
• 1 cup water
• Roasted sweet red pepper strips, optional

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

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.