Dolmeh Felfel - Persian Stuffed Peppers

Ingredients

Ingredients

• 8 bell peppers
• 1 lb ground lamb
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 cups yellow onion
• 3/4 cups basmati rice
• 3/4 cups water
• 1 tomato
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• 1/4 tsp ground turmeric
• 1/2 cups fresh herbs
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat to 350F.
2. Heat the oil over medium heat. Cook the onion until translucent. Season with cumin and turmeric.
3. Add the washed rice and 3/4 cup water. Cover and cook 8-10 minutes until the water is absorbed.
4. Remove from heat and add the ground meat, herbs, tomato, salt, and pepper. Mix well, kneading the ingredients together.
5. Cut the tops off the bell peppers. Remove the seeds and any large white parts.
6. Stuff each bell pepper with as much filling as you can so it is flush with the top of the pepper.
7. Cover with the bell pepper tops and place in a baking dish that fits them all. It is OK if it doesn't fill the dish.
8. Add 1/4 inch of water to the bottom of the pan. Bake for 1 hour.