Mediterranean Tomatoes-Stuffed

Ingredients

• 12 large tomatoes
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1 cup diced yellow onion, 1/4 inch dice
• 12 cup diced red bell pepper, 1/4 inch dice
• 2 teaspoons fresh garlic, minced
• 1 cup basmati rice or 1 cup long grain rice
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 18 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
• 1 cup chopped tomato
• 2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
• 3 tablespoons fresh dill, minced
• 2 tablespoons of fresh mint, minced
• 2 tablespoons fresh oregano, minced
• 14 cup dried cranberries, chopped
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 34 cups beef broth or 2 34 cups chicken broth