Remove the lid from the peppers, clean them of seeds, and wash them well. Peel and wash the onion, garlic, and carrots. Chop the onion, carrots, and garlic finely, then put them in a pan with a little heated oil. Sauté over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the onion becomes translucent and the carrots soften slightly. This is the ideal time to add your favorite spices, such as salt, pepper, paprika, or dill, to enhance the flavor of the dish.
Once the vegetables are well sautéed, we can add ground beef or pork, depending on your preference. Mix well to avoid lumps and let it brown slightly until the meat changes color. This step is essential for achieving a tasty filling. Once the meat is well sautéed, add a finely chopped tomato or a few tablespoons of tomato paste. These not only provide a delicious taste but also help maintain the moisture of the filling.
After the meat and vegetable mixture is ready, let the composition cool slightly so that we don't burn our hands when filling the peppers. In the meantime, prepare the peppers. Fill them with the meat mixture, leaving a little space at the top to allow the filling to expand during cooking. Place the stuffed peppers in a baking dish, and around them, you can add a few slices of tomatoes or a tomato sauce to create a delicious sauce.
Cover the dish with aluminum foil and place it in the preheated oven at 180 degrees Celsius. Cook the peppers for about 45-60 minutes, checking occasionally if they are well cooked. At the end, you can remove the foil and let the peppers brown slightly to achieve a golden and appetizing crust.
Serve the stuffed peppers warm, alongside a side of rice or a fresh salad. This recipe is not only delicious but also very versatile, allowing those who prepare it to express their creativity regarding the filling and spices. Enjoy your meal!
Once the vegetables are well sautéed, we can add ground beef or pork, depending on your preference. Mix well to avoid lumps and let it brown slightly until the meat changes color. This step is essential for achieving a tasty filling. Once the meat is well sautéed, add a finely chopped tomato or a few tablespoons of tomato paste. These not only provide a delicious taste but also help maintain the moisture of the filling.
After the meat and vegetable mixture is ready, let the composition cool slightly so that we don't burn our hands when filling the peppers. In the meantime, prepare the peppers. Fill them with the meat mixture, leaving a little space at the top to allow the filling to expand during cooking. Place the stuffed peppers in a baking dish, and around them, you can add a few slices of tomatoes or a tomato sauce to create a delicious sauce.
Cover the dish with aluminum foil and place it in the preheated oven at 180 degrees Celsius. Cook the peppers for about 45-60 minutes, checking occasionally if they are well cooked. At the end, you can remove the foil and let the peppers brown slightly to achieve a golden and appetizing crust.
Serve the stuffed peppers warm, alongside a side of rice or a fresh salad. This recipe is not only delicious but also very versatile, allowing those who prepare it to express their creativity regarding the filling and spices. Enjoy your meal!
Ingredients
14 peppers (1 kg), 600 g minced meat (pork + beef), 2 medium-sized onions, 2-3 small carrots, 4 cloves of garlic, 1 l tomato puree (or enough to cover), 1 egg, 125 g rice, 1 small bunch of parsley, salt, pepper, sunflower oil, 300 ml water