Stuffed peppers with meat

Delicious stuffed peppers recipe with meat

Preparation time: 30 minutes
Cooking time: 1 hour
Total time: 1 hour and 30 minutes
Servings: 6-8

Stuffed peppers with meat are a traditional dish, full of flavor, perfect for a family meal. This simple recipe combines fresh and aromatic ingredients, and the final result will impress even the most demanding gourmets. Let's see how we can achieve juicy and flavorful stuffed peppers!

Necessary ingredients:
- 1 kg minced meat (mix of pork and beef)
- 2 kg bell peppers (preferably red and green)
- 1 bunch of fresh dill
- 1 bunch of fresh parsley
- 1 egg
- 3-4 medium onions (one onion for the sauce)
- Vegeta (or another spice mix)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- A handful of rice (about 100g)
- 1 small carrot, grated
- 400g tomatoes in puree (or 4-5 fresh tomatoes)
- Bay leaves
- About 1 cup of water (for 1 kg of minced meat)

Step-by-step instructions:

1. Preparing the peppers: Start by washing the bell peppers well. Cut off the top (with the stem) to form a lid and remove the seeds. Keep the lids, as you will use them to cover the stuffed peppers at the end.

2. Preparing the filling: Peel the 3-4 onions, and one of them will be used for the sauce. Chop the onion finely or process it in a meat grinder. Heat a little oil in a pan and add the chopped onion. Sauté until it becomes translucent, then add the grated carrot. Sauté together for another 2-3 minutes.

3. The meat mixture: In a large bowl, combine the minced meat, sautéed onion and carrot, rice, egg, finely chopped dill and parsley, salt, pepper, and Vegeta. Mix well until all ingredients are homogeneous.

4. Filling the peppers: Using a spoon, fill each pepper with the meat mixture, being careful not to overfill them (as the rice will expand during cooking). Place the stuffed peppers in a large pot.

5. Preparing the sauce: In the same pan where you sautéed the onion, add the tomatoes in puree, a little water, salt, pepper, and bay leaves. Let the sauce simmer for a few minutes, then pour it over the peppers in the pot.

6. Cooking the peppers: Add enough water to partially cover the peppers and let everything simmer on low heat for about 45 minutes. Check occasionally to ensure the peppers do not burn and the sauce remains moist.

7. Serving: Once the peppers are cooked, let them cool slightly before serving. You can add a little fresh dill on top for extra flavor. This dish pairs perfectly with a slice of fresh bread or a green salad.

Suggestions and variations:
- If you want a healthier version, you can replace the rice with quinoa or bulgur.
- Add some chopped hot peppers to the meat filling for a spicier taste.
- These stuffed peppers can be frozen, so you can prepare a larger batch and keep them for a quick meal on busy days.

This stuffed peppers recipe with meat is not only a delight but also an excellent way to bring the family together at the table. Enjoy every bite!

 Ingredients: 1 kg minced pork and beef mix, 2 kg bell peppers (preferably red), 1 bunch of dill, 1 bunch of parsley, 1 egg, 3-4 medium onions (one for the sauce), Vegeta seasoning, salt, pepper, a handful of rice, 1 small carrot, 1 tomato, broth, bay leaves, 1 cup of water for 1 kg of minced meat.