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Greek Gemista with Rice and Herbs

Name: Greek Gemista with Rice and Herbs
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Gemista
Ingredients: 4 large tomatoes; 2 bell peppers; 1 cup long-grain rice; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1/2 cup chopped parsley; 1/2 cup chopped dill; 1/2 lb ground beef; 1/4 cup olive oil; salt and pepper to taste

Stuffed tomatoes and peppers with a mixture of rice, herbs, and ground meat, baked to perfection.

60 minutes4 servings

Method

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Cut the tops off the tomatoes and peppers, and remove the seeds.
In a bowl, mix rice, onion, herbs, ground beef, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Stuff the vegetables with the mixture.
Place in a baking dish and bake for 45 minutes.
Let cool slightly before serving.
Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.

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