Perfect! Stuffed Peppers are a classic comfort dish — colorful bell peppers filled with a savory mixture of meat, rice, and seasonings, baked until tender 🌶️🍚🥩. Here’s a detailed recipe:
🌶️ Classic Stuffed Peppers
Ingredients (4 servings)
- 4 large bell peppers (red, yellow, or green)
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef or turkey
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14 oz / 400 g) diced tomatoes
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or a mix)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Directions
Step 1: Prepare the peppers
- Preheat oven to 375°F / 190°C.
- Cut the tops off bell peppers and remove seeds and membranes.
- Optionally, blanch peppers in boiling water 2–3 minutes to soften slightly, then drain.
Step 2: Make the filling
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic until soft.
- Add ground meat and cook until browned. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Stir in cooked rice, half of the diced tomatoes, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook 2–3 minutes until well combined.
Step 3: Stuff the peppers
- Spoon the filling into each pepper, packing lightly.
- Place peppers in a baking dish. Pour remaining diced tomatoes around the peppers.
- Cover with foil.
Step 4: Bake
- Bake 30–40 minutes, until peppers are tender.
- Remove foil, sprinkle cheese on top, and bake 5–10 more minutes until melted and bubbly.
Step 5: Serve
- Garnish with fresh parsley. Serve warm with crusty bread or a light salad.
Tips
- Variations: Add cooked sausage, mushrooms, or corn to the filling.
- For a lighter version, use quinoa or cauliflower rice instead of white rice.
- Can be made ahead: prepare peppers and filling, then refrigerate and bake later.
If you want, I can also give a Mediterranean-style stuffed pepper version with feta, olives, and herbs — it’s lighter and has a fresh flavor twist.
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