Peppers stuffed in sour cream sauce
4 servings
80 minutes
Stuffed peppers in sour cream sauce are a fragrant dish of European cuisine that captivates with its rich flavor and soft texture. Historically, stuffed vegetables appear in the cuisines of various nations, but this version is especially popular due to the delicate combination of minced meat, rice, and creamy sauce. Sweet green peppers become juicy when baked, and the sour cream sauce permeates the filling, creating a harmonious blend of flavors. It is an ideal choice for a family dinner or cozy lunch. Served hot, often with herbs and fresh bread. It can be complemented with sour cream or a light vegetable salad to highlight the dish's softness and richness.
1
Wash the green sweet pepper pods, cut off the stem, and clean out the seeds. Do not throw away the stem.
- Green pepper: 8 pieces
2
Boil the rice until half-cooked, drain it, and let it cool. You can keep tomatoes in the pot with the rice to make peeling easier later.
- Long grain parboiled rice: 80 g
- Tomatoes: 150 g
3
To prepare the sauce, sauté chopped onion in a deep pan or double boiler with a little oil, then add grated carrot.
- Onion: 50 g
- Carrot: 100 g
- Vegetable oil: to taste
4
When the vegetables are soft, add grated pepper stems and diced peeled tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer for a couple of minutes over medium heat.
- Green pepper: 8 pieces
- Tomatoes: 150 g
- Mix of peppers: to taste
- Salt: to taste
5
Add water to the pot, bring to a boil, then add sour cream. Simmer for a few more minutes.
- Water: 1 glass
- Sour cream 25%: 3 tablespoons
6
While the sauce is being prepared, mix the minced meat with rice and grated garlic, and tightly stuff the peppers. I did not salt the minced meat.
- Mixed mince: 800 g
- Long grain parboiled rice: 80 g
- Garlic: 2 cloves
7
Place the peppers in a deep baking dish and pour hot sauce over them. Put in a preheated oven for 1 hour. Occasionally turn the peppers, as the sides sticking out of the sauce can burn. I should mention that my oven does not have a temperature setting.