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
 * 170g. 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. Pull out the seeds and the cores. Dice 1 red pepper. Set aside. Save the tops.
 * 2) Combine the diced red pepper and ground Veal or Chicken in a mixing bowl. Add the green onions and garlic. Stir in soft cream cheese and blend with a wooden spoon.
 * 3) Stir in the egg and half-and-half, then add the grated Cheese. Season with cumin and salt and pepper.
 * 4) Preheat oven to 180 °C.
 * 5) Place the pepper shells in a baking dish that will hold them snugly together. Spoon the filling into the peppers. Replace the tops. Pour 3 tablespoons of water around the peppers.
 * 6) Bake at 180 °C until the filling is puffed and the peppers are soft, about 40 minutes. Serve immediately.