Traditional Bulgarian Stuffed Peppers with Minced Meat and Rice (Пълнени чушки с кайма и ориз)
Традиционно ястие · Bulgarian
Classic Bulgarian stuffed bell peppers filled with a savory mixture of minced meat, rice, onions, and seasoned with traditional spices, then baked in a rich tomato sauce. A comforting and hearty main dish.
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Съставки
- Bell peppers4 large
- Ground pork or beef500g
- Rice1 cup
- Onions2 medium
- Tomatoes, crushed or pureed400g
- Tomato paste2 tbsp
- Vegetable oil3 tbsp
- Fresh parsley, chopped1/4 cup
- Dried mint1 tsp
- Paprika1 tsp
- Saltto taste
- Black pepperto taste
- Wateras needed
Стъпки
- 1
Wash the bell peppers and carefully remove the tops and seeds, keeping the shells intact.
- 2
Finely chop one onion. Sauté it in 2 tbsp of vegetable oil until softened. Add the ground meat and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon.
- 3
Rinse the rice and add it to the meat mixture. Stir in chopped parsley, dried mint, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring.
- 4
Stuff the peppers with the meat and rice mixture, filling them about 3/4 full.
- 5
Arrange the stuffed peppers upright in a deep baking dish.
- 6
In a separate bowl, mix the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, remaining 1 tbsp oil, salt, and pepper. Add enough water to create a sauce that comes about halfway up the peppers.
- 7
Pour the tomato sauce around the peppers in the baking dish.
- 8
Cover the dish with foil and bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for about 60-75 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and the rice is cooked.
- 9
Remove foil for the last 15 minutes of baking if you want a slightly browned top.
- 10
Serve hot, optionally with a dollop of yogurt or sour cream.
