flavorful stuffed peppers w/ ground beef or lamb

Ingredients For flavorful stuffed peppers w/ ground beef or lamb

• 6 lg

  green bell peppers (or color of your choice)
• 1 lb

  lean ground beef or ground lamb
• 1 Tbsp

  oil
• 1/2 c

  tomato puree
• 1/3 c

  onion, minced
• 1/4 c

  golden raisins (can use regular raisins)
• 1/4 c

  fresh roma tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped
• 3 Tbsp

  dry sherry
• 2 Tbsp

  dark brown sugar (or more to taste)
• 1 1/2 Tbsp

  red wine vinegar
• 1 clove

  garlic, pressed
• 1 tsp

  salt
• 1/2 tsp

  ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp

  ground cloves
• 1 c

  cooked rice
• 6

  monterrey jack cheese slices