Stuffed peppers with tomato sauce

5 servings

90 minutes

Stuffed peppers with tomato sauce is a vibrant dish of Greek cuisine that embodies the warmth of the Mediterranean. Its roots trace back to family traditions where fragrant peppers are filled with tender ground beef and vegetables. Tomatoes in their own juice create a rich, slightly tangy sauce that harmoniously complements the sweetness of bell peppers. Spices like thyme, basil, and oregano add sophistication and depth of flavor to the dish. It is perfect for cozy family dinners as well as festive gatherings. The pepper retains its shape while remaining soft and infused with aromas, and serving it with herbs and sour cream adds freshness. This is not just food – it's a gastronomic journey to warm and hospitable Greece.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 531.3
• Proteins: 31.2g
• Fats: 36.8g
• Carbohydrates: 19.5g

Ingredients

• Beef: 700 g
• Onion: 2 head
• Carrot: 2 pc
• Sweet pepper: 5 pc
• Tomatoes in their own juice: 1 jar
• Thyme: to taste
• Dried basil: to taste
• Salt: to taste
• Ground black pepper: to taste
• Oregano: to taste
• Olive oil: 4 tbsp
• Sour cream: 100 g
• Black peppercorns: 5 pc
• Bay leaf: 3 pc

Cooking steps

1. We boil the beef until cooked.

   Required ingredients:

   • Beef: 700 g

2. We finely chop the cooked meat.

   Required ingredients:

   • Beef: 700 g

3. We finely chop the onion and carrot.

   Required ingredients:

   • Onion: 2 heads
   • Carrot: 2 pieces

4. Fry the onion and carrot in a pan, then add boiled meat, salt, and ground pepper.

   Required ingredients:

   • Onion: 2 heads
   • Carrot: 2 pieces
   • Beef: 700 g
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste

5. Meanwhile, we heat the remaining meat broth, adding a can of chopped tomatoes in their own juice.

   Required ingredients:

   • Tomatoes in their own juice: 1 jar

6. We clean the bell peppers, carefully removing the tops and removing the insides. We do not throw away the tops.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sweet pepper: 5 piece

7. We fill the peppers with a mixture of vegetables and meat, cover them with caps, and place them tightly in the roasting pan.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sweet pepper: 5 piece
   • Onion: 2 heads
   • Carrot: 2 pieces
   • Beef: 700 g

8. Pour the peppers with tomato broth, add bay leaf, peppercorns, salt, and various herbs to your taste, such as a pinch of oregano, basil, and thyme.

   Required ingredients:

   • Tomatoes in their own juice: 1 jar
   • Bay leaf: 3 pieces
   • Black peppercorns: 5 piece
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Oregano:  to taste
   • Dried basil:  to taste
   • Thyme:  to taste

9. Cook until ready for about 30-40 minutes, depending on the thickness of the pepper.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sweet pepper: 5 piece

10. We serve in broth with sour cream and herbs.

    Required ingredients:

    • Sour cream: 100 g