Good starter recipe. I didn't blanch peppers. Added one whole chopped onion and fresh garlic to beef. Also added a little cumin, chili powder, Worcestershire, and one extra 8 oz can of tomato sauce to beef. Used wild rice instead of white. (You can even cheat and use the "minute" brown and wild rice!) Bake covered for 25 minutes, then uncovered for 15 minutes. So good!!

Reviewed On: Nov. 15, 2009

I've never cooked with cinnamon and beef, but this was easy, economical and very tasty! I took the suggestion of others and added two diced potatoes, and one more carrot, to the beef and veggie mix. I also completely drained the beef after browning, then used the same pan to saute veggies. Next time, and there will be a next time, I think steamed white rice will be better to serve along side rather than additional potatoes. Lastly, my fiance grated Parmesan on top which sealed the deal for him. Of course he would grate that on top of ice cream if I let him.

Reviewed On: Aug. 9, 2009

This was good, next time could be better! I only used 1 cup flour, and not even all of that, for chicken thighs & legs. Extra flour just seems to burn when browning (am I doing something wrong?). I added 1 can of Italian style stewed tomatoes. While it cooked I skimmed fat off the top, maybe next time will try chicken breasts or take some skin off legs & thighs. Served with whole grain wide noodles, delicious!

Reviewed On: Aug. 9, 2009