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.
1
Prepare the ingredients.
2
Boil round rice in salted water until half cooked.
- Short-grain (round) rice: 200 g
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
3
Chop half an onion with a knife.
- Onion: 1 head
4
Grate the carrot on a large grater.
- 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.
- Onion: 1 head
- Mince: 300 g
- Short-grain (round) rice: 200 g
- Chicken egg: 1 piece
6
Add 1 teaspoon of black pepper to the minced meat.
- Ground black pepper: 1 teaspoon
7
To salt.
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
8
Mix all the ingredients well.
9
Cut off the top of the pepper and remove the seeds and veins.
- Green bell pepper: 5 piece
10
Use a tablespoon to stuff the pepper with minced meat.
- Mince: 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.
- Onion: 1 head
13
Add the carrot, stir, and fry for 1 minute.
- Carrot: 1 piece
14
Add a spoon of tomato paste and pour in 150 ml of water. Stir until smooth.
- 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.
- 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.
- Tomato paste: 1 tablespoon
- Sour cream: 1 tablespoon
- Water: 150 ml
17
Serve with any side dish or as a standalone dish.
