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Picadillo Stuffed Peppers

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1/2 cup diced onion
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 Tbsp olive brine (juice from the olive jar)
  • 4 ounces tomato sauce
  • 3 oz water
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup sliced Spanish olives
  • 2 Tbsp raisins, (or more to taste) optional
  • 3 large bell peppers, halved and seeds removed
  • 1 cup Mahatma Extra Long Enriched White Rice, cooked according to pkg instructions
  • cilantro, for garnish

Method
 

  1. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions sauté for 2-3 minutes or until softened.
  2. Next, add ground beef and cook, breaking the meat apart, until no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds, until fragrant.
  4. Stir in olive brine, tomato sauce, water, cumin, oregano, and salt. Cover and simmer for 15 - 20 minutes.
  5. Remove from the heat. Stir in olives and raisins (if using) and cooked Mahatma Rice.
  6. Spoon the mixture into the 6 prepared bell pepper halves.
  7. Bake at 375º F for 15 - 20 minutes, until the peppers have softened.
  8. Garnish with cilantro and serve.