Spicy Stuffed Peppers
["4 medium green, red or yellow sweet peppers", "2 Tbsp. water", "3/4 lb. lean ground pork or beef", "1/2 c. finely chopped onion", "1/2 c. finely chopped carrot", "1 clove garlic, minced", "1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce", "1/2 c. cooked rice", "1/4 c. raisins", "1 tsp. chili powder", "1/4 tsp. salt", "1/8 tsp. ground allspice", "few dashes of bottled hot pepper sauce"]
["Cut tops from peppers; discard seeds and membranes.", "Chop enough of the tops to make 1/2 cup; set aside.", "Place peppers, cut side up, in an 8 x 8 x 2-inch baking dish.", "Add the water and cover with vented clear plastic wrap.", "Cook on 100% power (High) for 3 to 5 minutes (5 to 7 minutes in low-wattage ovens) or until peppers are barely tender, giving dish a half-turn once.", "Drain and set aside."]
["peppers", "water", "lean ground pork", "onion", "carrot", "clove garlic", "tomato sauce", "rice", "raisins", "chili powder", "salt", "ground allspice", "pepper sauce"]