Macedonian Stuffed Peppers

Ingredients

 * 3 red bell peppers
 * 2 green or yellow bell peppers
 * 1 cup ground veal
 * 3 green onions, chopped
 * 1 clove garlic, minced
 * 170 g cream cheese
 * 1 egg
 * 3 tbsp half-and-half (cream)
 * 1 tsp cumin
 * dash salt and pepper
 * water

Directions

 * 1) Slice the tops off the peppers.
 * 2) Pull out the seeds and the cores.
 * 3) Dice 1 red pepper.
 * 4) Set aside.
 * 5) Save the tops.
 * 6) Combine the diced red pepper and ground veal or chicken in a mixing bowl.
 * 7) Add the green onions and garlic.
 * 8) Stir in soft cream cheese and blend with a wooden spoon.
 * 9) Stir in the egg and half-and-half, then add the grated cheese.
 * 10) Season with cumin and salt and pepper.
 * 11) Preheat oven to 180°C.
 * 12) Place the pepper shells in a baking dish that will hold them snugly together.
 * 13) Spoon the filling into the peppers.
 * 14) Replace the tops.
 * 15) Pour 3 tablespoons of water around the peppers.
 * 16) Bake at 180°C until the filling is puffed and the peppers are soft, about 40 minutes.
 * 17) Serve immediately.