Classic Beef Stuffed Peppers 
  

Prep Time: 20-25 min. 

Serves: 4 

Ingredients: 

4 cloves garlic, crushed 
1/2 cup currants 
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint 
1 teaspoon grated orange zest 
2 tsp. ground cumin 
1 tsp. ground cinnamon 
2 1/2 cups vegetable juice, low-sodium 
1 2/3 cups brown rice, cooked 
4 medium bell peppers, tops removed and seeded 
1 pound lean ground beef 
3/4 tsp. salt 
1/4 tsp. freshly ground pepper 
Directions: 

- At first, take the peppers and cook them in your microwave for 3-6 minutes until soft and tender. 

- In a saucepan of medium size, cook beef and garlic for about 5-6 minutes until meat is cooked through. 

- Mix in the currants, cinnamon, and cumin; combine well. 

- Add the rice, stir it and cook for further 2-3 minutes. 

- Turn off the heat; add the mint, ½ cup vegetable juice, and orange zest; season to taste. 

- Insert the prepared mixture into the peppers and fill them. 

- Pour the remaining vegetable juice into the casserole dish; add the stuffed peppers. 

- Cook for 2-3 minutes until hot and serve warm!