Stuffed Bell Peppers with Lebanese Spices

INGREDIENTS

large bell peppers (top removed, hollowed out)

1 lb

ground sirloin (or lamb)

1/2 cup

long grain, enriched white rice (uncooked )

1 tsp

salt

1/2 tsp

pepper

6 cloves

garlic (grated and divided )

20 oz

tomato juice (or tomato paste mixed with water)

2 tbsp

dried mint

1/4 cup

lemon juice

Lebanese Laban Cucumber Yogurt Sauce (to serve)