Sweet Spiced Beef and Almond Peppers Recipe

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NEW RECIPES: SWEET SPICED BEEF AND ALMOND PEPPERS

12	ounces lean ground beef
1/2	cup finely chopped onion
8	ounces chopped tomato
3/4	cup beef broth
2	ounces Fisher Chef's Naturals slivered (not sliced) almonds
1/4	cup raisins, packed (1-1/2 ounces total)
1	packet sugar substitute
1	teaspoon ground cumin
1/2	teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4	teaspoon salt
2	medium red bell peppers, halved lengthwise, seeds and stem removed

Place a 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add beef and onion, and cook until beef is browned, stirring frequently.
Add tomato, beef broth, almonds, raisins, sugar substitute, cumin, cinnamon and salt. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Place pepper halves on top of beef mixture, cut side down. Cover tightly and simmer 15 minutes or until peppers are tender.
Transfer peppers to serving platter, cut side up. Set aside.
Increase heat to medium-high, bring to a boil, and cook beef mixture, uncovered, 5 minutes or until thickened, stirring frequently. Spoon equal amounts of beef mixture into pepper halves.

Yield: Serves 4.
Makes 2 1/2 cups meat mixture total plus peppers.

Source: John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc.