Lebanese Stuffed Peppers - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 medium red bell peppers
1 teaspoon black pepper, divided
1/2 cup low sodium beef broth, divided
1 cup cooked long-grain rice, cooled (or brown rice if preferred)
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 lb ground sirloin
2 cups water
1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped (divided)
2 teaspoons olive oil
3/4 cup onion, chopped
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
1 cup crushed tomatoes (canned)
1/4 cup water
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
4 lemon wedges

Preparation

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cut tops off bell peppers; reserve. Discard seeds. Place peppers in a microwave-safe dish; cover with damp paper towels. Microwave at HIGH for 6 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes.
Combine 1/2 teaspoons black pepper, 1/4 cup broth, and next 5 ingredients. Divide beef mixture among peppers; top with tops. Pour 2 cups water into dish; cover and bake at 400 degrees for 45 minutes. Sprinkle peppers with 1/4 cup parsley.
Heat a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil to pan. Add onions; saute for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add garlic; saute for 30 seconds. Add 1/2 teaspoons black pepper, 1/4 cup broth, tomatoes and the next 4 ingredients (water-red pepper); bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 30 minutes. Stir in 1/4 cup parsley and yogurt. Serve with lemons.