Peppers stuffed with meat and rice
2 servings
35 minutes
Pepper stuffed with meat and rice is one of the most popular dishes in Bulgarian cuisine. This recipe combines the tenderness of minced meat, the nutrition of rice, and the bright aroma of sweet pepper, creating a harmonious blend of flavors. Historically, the dish has roots in traditional Balkan cuisines where stuffed vegetables became a popular cooking method. Juicy peppers filled with fragrant filling are slowly stewed in tomato sauce, absorbing its rich flavor. This dish is perfect for a family dinner, and its slight acidity from the tomato paste nicely balances the meat filling. Stuffed peppers are best served with sour cream and fresh herbs, adding extra freshness and softness. The simplicity of preparation and availability of ingredients make it a favorite in home cooking.
1
Wash the peppers, cut off the stems, remove the seeds.
- Sweet pepper: 4 pieces
2
Chop the onion finely and fry. Squeeze the garlic.
- Onion: 0.5 piece
- Garlic: 1 clove
3
Mix the minced meat, washed rice, onion, garlic, egg, and spices thoroughly.
- Ground meat: 200 g
- Rice: 0.3 glass
- Onion: 0.5 piece
- Garlic: 1 clove
- Chicken egg: 1 piece
- Seasonings: to taste
- Green: to taste
4
Fill the peppers about 3/4 full with a teaspoon (the rice will swell while cooking, filling the remaining part), and place them in a pot with the hole facing up. Dilute water with tomato paste and pour it over the peppers.
- Sweet pepper: 4 pieces
- Rice: 0.3 glass
- Tomato paste: 1 tablespoon
5
Cook on medium heat for 20-30 minutes (until the rice is ready). Serve with sour cream.
- Sweet pepper: 4 pieces