Baked peppers stuffed with meat and rice

4 servings

40 minutes

Baked stuffed peppers with meat and rice are a fragrant dish deeply rooted in Russian cuisine. Sweet, juicy bell peppers become the perfect vessel for tender meat filling with rice, creating a harmony of taste and texture. Baking gives them an appetizing golden crust, while spices reveal the complexity of flavor nuances. This dish not only warms the soul but is also perfect for family dinners and festive tables. It pairs easily with homemade sour cream or fresh herbs, enhancing gastronomic pleasure. The tradition of stuffing vegetables originates from ancient culinary practices when housewives aimed to create hearty and nutritious dishes from available ingredients. Today, baked peppers remain a beloved dish that gathers family and friends around the table.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 552.8
• Proteins: 27.4g
• Fats: 25.4g
• Carbohydrates: 50.1g

Ingredients

• Sweet pepper: 4 pc
• Ground beef: 500 g
• Long grain rice: 200 g
• Onion: 1 pc
• Salt: pinch
• Ground black pepper: pinch

Cooking steps

1. Wash the bell pepper, cut off the tops, and remove the seeds.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sweet pepper: 4 pieces

2. Boil the rice and let it cool.

   Required ingredients:

   • Long grain rice: 200 g

3. Pass the meat through a meat grinder, mix it with cooked rice and finely chopped onion, adding salt and pepper.

   Required ingredients:

   • Ground beef: 500 g
   • Onion: 1 piece
   • Salt:  pinch
   • Ground black pepper:  pinch

4. Stuff each pepper, place on a baking sheet, and bake for 30 minutes at 180 degrees.