Stuffed peppers

4 servings

90 minutes

Stuffed pepper is a classic Russian dish that embodies the coziness of home cooking. Its roots trace back to Eastern European culinary traditions, where stuffed vegetables hold a special place. Sweet green pepper becomes the perfect vessel for juicy meat filling with rice, infused with the aromas of spices and vegetables. The light tang of tomato sauce, the creaminess of sour cream, and the spice of black pepper create a rich and balanced flavor. It is baked until tender, filling the home with an appetizing aroma. This dish is perfect for festive gatherings as well as cozy family dinners. It can be served with a side dish or on its own, enjoying each juicy piece soaked in rich sauce.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 455.6
• Proteins: 17.7g
• Fats: 18.7g
• Carbohydrates: 50.7g

Ingredients

• Green pepper: 5 pc
• Ground meat: 300 g
• Round rice: 200 g
• Chicken egg: 1 pc
• Carrot: 1 pc
• Onion: 1 head
• Tomato paste: 1 tbsp
• Sour cream: 1 tbsp
• Salt: 1 tsp
• Ground black pepper: 1 tsp
• Sunflower oil: 1 tbsp
• Water: 150 ml

Cooking steps

1. Prepare the ingredients.

2. Boil round rice in salted water until half cooked.

   Required ingredients:

   • Round rice: 200 g
   • Salt: 1 teaspoon

3. Chop half an onion with a knife.

   Required ingredients:

   • Onion: 1 head

4. Grate the carrot on a large grater.

   Required ingredients:

   • Carrot: 1 piece

5. Grate the second half of the onion on a coarse grater. Place the minced meat, rice, egg, and grated onion in a deep bowl.

   Required ingredients:

   • Onion: 1 head
   • Ground meat: 300 g
   • Round rice: 200 g
   • Chicken egg: 1 piece

6. Add 1 teaspoon of black pepper to the minced meat.

   Required ingredients:

   • Ground black pepper: 1 teaspoon

7. To salt.

   Required ingredients:

   • Salt: 1 teaspoon

8. Mix all the ingredients well.

9. Cut off the top of the pepper and remove the seeds and veins.

   Required ingredients:

   • Green pepper: 5 piece

10. Use a tablespoon to stuff the pepper with minced meat.

    Required ingredients:

    • Ground meat: 300 g

11. Sauté the stuffed peppers on all sides and place them in a baking dish.

12. Prepare the sauce. Fry the onion until golden.

    Required ingredients:

    • Onion: 1 head

13. Add the carrot, stir, and fry for 1 minute.

    Required ingredients:

    • Carrot: 1 piece

14. Add a spoon of tomato paste and pour in 150 ml of water. Stir until smooth.

    Required ingredients:

    • Tomato paste: 1 tablespoon
    • Water: 150 ml

15. Add a spoon of sour cream to the mixture and stir. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

    Required ingredients:

    • Sour cream: 1 tablespoon
    • Salt: 1 teaspoon
    • Ground black pepper: 1 teaspoon

16. Pour sauce over the peppers and cover with a lid. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees and place the dish for 40 minutes until fragrant.

    Required ingredients:

    • Tomato paste: 1 tablespoon
    • Sour cream: 1 tablespoon
    • Water: 150 ml

17. Serve with any side dish or as a standalone dish.