Stuffed Hot Banana (Hungarian) Peppers Great for spicing up chili, soups, stews, stir-fries and as a topping on pizzas. But how about stuffed with seasoned meat or mozzarella string cheese? It's exciting!
1 lb. lean ground beef or lamb
1/2 cup cooked rice
1 Tbs. allspice
1 Tbs. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
12-15 hot peppers
1 clove garlic, minced
1 Tbs. oregano
3-4 cups tomato sauce
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a mixing bowl, blend thoroughly, the meat, rice, allspice, cinnamon, salt and pepper. Cut the top from each banana pepper and place a toothpick hole on the ends to allow air to escape while stuffing. With a scooping tool or peeler/scoop tool, hollow out seeds from each pepper with a circular motion and discard. Stuff each epper fully and place in an appropriate baking dish, side by side. (you can also stuff with cheese). Pour tomato sauce evenly over the entire dish. Place Crushed garlic throughout sauce and top with oregano. Cover with foil and bake for one hour. To microwave, cover with plastic wrap and bake on medium-high for 20-25 minutes. Serves 4. Excellent!
