green pepper stuffed meat

How to Make Stuffed Green Peppers: A Complete Guide

Stuffed green peppers are a hearty, flavorful dish loved worldwide. Here’s a simple yet delicious method to prepare them.

Ingredients: 4 large green peppers, 500g ground meat (beef, pork, or chicken), 1 cup cooked rice, 1/2 onion (diced), 2 cloves garlic (minced), 1 tomato (chopped), 1 tsp paprika, salt, pepper, and olive oil. For the sauce: 1 can crushed tomatoes, 1 tbsp sugar, and 1 cup water.

Steps:

1. Prep the peppers: Cut tops off peppers, remove seeds, and blanch in boiling water for 3 minutes. Set aside.

2. Make the filling: Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil until soft. Add ground meat, cook until browned. Stir in rice, tomato, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes.

3. Stuff the peppers: Fill each pepper with the mixture, place in a baking dish.

4. Bake: Mix sauce ingredients and pour around peppers. Cover with foil and bake at 180°C (350°F) for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake for 15 more minutes until peppers are tender.

Serving Tips: Garnish with fresh herbs or cheese. Pair with a side salad for a balanced meal. Enjoy this comforting, customizable dish!