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Step 1
Wash and dry the peppers, cut open the top and remove all the seeds and membrane, set aside.
Step 2
Cook the rice halfway about 5 minutes, strain and set aside.
Step 3
In a bowl, mix together the meat, spices, all the vegetables, rice, egg and parsley.
Step 4
Stuff each pepper with the mixture.
Step 5
Heat 3 tablespoons of oil in a large stock pot. Lightly brown the peppers on each side, just a short time, until fragrant.
Step 6
Remove the peppers from the pot and set aside, reserving the oil in the pot,
Step 7
Add 2 tablespoons to the warm oil and stir until smooth.
Step 8
Add the ground paprika and salt, stir for a minute, taking care that it does not burn.
Step 9
Add tomato purée and water, stir and let boil
Step 10
Add in the peppers, turn the temperature down to medium, cover and simmer for 1 hour.
Step 11
Note: if you are using large Bell peppers double the cooking time.
Step 12
The sauce will reduce and thicken as the peppers cook
Step 13
Serve with a side of mashed potatoes and lots of sauce.