Stuffed Capsicums
My sister Pauline gave made up this recipe. It is quite a
substantial meal when served with salad or cooked
vegetables.
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Ingredients:
5 very large red capsicums (sweet peppers)
500 gm (1 pound) beef mince
1 large onion chopped
2 teaspoons chopped garlic
1 teaspoon Bonox
2 teaspoons stock powder
6 heaped tablespoons rice
2 cups boiling water
Salt and pepper to taste
2 cups grated cheese
Extra grated cheese, optional
Method:
Cook mince, onion and garlic together in a pan till
browned for 15 - 20 minutes.
Pre heat oven to 180
degrees Celsius.
Add Bonox, stock powder, rice and water. Cook gently on
low heat, with lid on pan, until rice is cooked and all the
water is absorbed. This will take about 25 minutes.
Add salt and pepper if liked.
Put mixture aide to cool slightly. Add grated
cheese and mix well.
Cut capsicums in half and carefully remove the seeds and
stem sections. Pack the meat mixture into the capsicums.
Carefully cut the filled capsicum halves lengthwise into two
or three sections. Place on lined baking tray.
Bake at 180 degrees Celsius (about 360 degrees
Fahrenheit) for about 30 minutes. Optional - sprinkle
on a little extra grated cheese and return to oven until
cheese has melted.
Serves 6 - 8
Notes:
Bonox is concentrated beef extract.
Food Facts:
Capsicums are from the nightshade family. They originated
in Central and South America. They come in an amazing array of
colours from bright red, yellows, oranges, purples and greens.
Capsicums can be eaten in their raw form or they can be cooked.
They range from very mild spiciness to extremely hot! Most
species of capsicums contain capsaicin which is the chemical that
causes the hot burning sensation when they are eaten. they are good
sources of vitamin C.
Garlic is a "wonder" food. It has anti-viral,
anti-bacterial, anti-fungal and anti-cancer properties.
It has been found to lower blood cholesterol, to boost the
immune system, to lift one's mood and to create a calming
effect. It is thought to have originated in central Asia.
Garlic can exaggerate the effects of drugs used to combat
high blood pressure so be careful. If your breath smells
strongly of garlic try chewing on parsley.
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