Middle Eastern Stuffed Peppers
- π₯© 1 pound ground beef
- π 1 cup long grain rice
- π§ 1 medium-sized onion
- π 1 large tomato
- π§ 4 cloves garlic
- πΏ 1/2 cup parsley
- π₯ 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon
- π§ 1 teaspoon salt
- πΆοΈ 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- πΏ 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- π§ 1/2 teaspoon 7 spice
- πΆοΈ 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
- π The juice of 1 lemon
- π 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- πΆοΈ 8 bell peppers
- π§ 2 cups water
- π 6oz tomato paste
- π« 2 tablespoons olive oil
- π The juice of 1 lemon
- π₯ 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon
- πΆοΈ 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- π§ 1/2 teaspoon salt
Discover the delightful flavors of the Middle East with this scrumptious stuffed peppers recipe. Filled with a savory mix of ground beef, fragrant spices, and nourishing rice, then simmered in a zesty tomato sauce, this dish is a true culinary gem that's both satisfying and flavorful. Enjoy making and sharing this favorite wherever life takes you!
Discover the delightful flavors of the Middle East with this scrumptious stuffed peppers recipe. Filled with a savory mix of ground beef, fragrant spices, and nourishing rice, then simmered in a zesty tomato sauce, this dish is a true culinary gem that's both satisfying and flavorful. Enjoy making and sharing this favorite wherever life takes you!
Ingredients
For the Filling:
π₯© 1 pound ground beef
π 1 cup long grain rice (washed)
π§
1 medium-sized onion (diced small)
π
1 large tomato (diced small)
π§ 4 cloves garlic (minced)
πΏ 1/2 cup parsley (chopped)
π₯ 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon
π§ 1 teaspoon salt
πΆοΈ 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
πΏ 1/2 teaspoon cumin
π§ 1/2 teaspoon 7 spice
πΆοΈ 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
π The juice of 1 lemon
π
3 tablespoons tomato paste
πΆοΈ 8 bell peppers (any color)
For the Tomato Sauce:
π§ 2 cups water
π
6oz tomato paste
π« 2 tablespoons olive oil
π The juice of 1 lemon
π₯ 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon
πΆοΈ 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
π§ 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
1- Prepare the Filling:
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, washed rice, diced onion, diced tomato, minced garlic, and chopped parsley.
- Season with chicken bouillon, salt, black pepper, cumin, 7 spice, chili flakes, lemon juice, and tomato paste. Mix thoroughly until evenly combined.
2- Prepare the Peppers:
- Wash the bell peppers and slice off the tops. Remove the seeds and membranes inside.
- Stuff each bell pepper generously with the filling mixture until filled to the top.
3- Assemble the Dish:
- Place the stuffed peppers upright in a Dutch oven or a casserole dish.
4- Prepare the Tomato Sauce:
- In a mixing bowl, combine water, tomato paste, olive oil, lemon juice, chicken bouillon, black pepper, and salt. Stir well until the tomato paste is fully dissolved.
5- Cook the Dish:
- Pour the tomato sauce over the stuffed peppers. Cover with a lid or foil.
- Transfer to a preheated oven at 350Β°F (175Β°C) and bake for 1 and 1/2 hours, or until the rice is fully cooked and tender.
6- Garnish and Serve:
- Once out of the oven, garnish with freshly chopped parsley.
- Serve hot and enjoy your Middle Eastern stuffed peppers!
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 8
Estimated Calories: 300 per serving
Nutritional Info per Serving: Proteins: 15g, Fats: 18g, Carbohydrates: 20g
Equipment: Dutch oven or casserole dish, mixing bowl
Cooking Tips:
- For added flavor, consider roasting the peppers for a few minutes before stuffing to enhance their sweetness.
- Ensure the peppers are snug in the pot to prevent them from tipping over during cooking.
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