Stuffed Green Peppers

Directions

1. 1
   Saute ground beef with onion, garlic, parsley and oregano until meat is browned.
2. 2
   Add rice and saute until translucent.
3. 3
   Add 1/2 tomato paste and 1 cup water and simmer 5 minutes or until liquid is almost absorbed.
4. 4
   Season to taste with salt, pepper and paprika.
5. 5
   Cut caps off peppers and remove white membrane.
6. 6
   Reserve caps.
7. 7
   Spoon meat mixture loosely into pepper cavities.
8. 8
   Mix remaining tomato paste with 2 cups water and pour over peppers and into pan.
9. 9
   Cover peppers with caps.
10. 10
    Bake, covered, at 350° for 1 hour, basting occasionally.
11. 11
    Remove cover and bake 20 minutes longer or until peppers are tender, basting frequently.
12. 12
    Makes 6 servings.