

š„Baked Stuffed Peppers with Ground Beef
Description
Thereās something truly comforting about the aroma of Baked Stuffed Peppers slowly roasting in the oven. This dish brings together the best of homestyle cooking ā tender red peppers filled with a savory mix of ground meat, rice, vegetables, and smoky bacon, all tied together with a hint of wine and tomato richness.
Ingredients
Instructions
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Prepare the Peppers
Cut off the tops of the Red Peppers and carefully remove the Seeds and membranes inside. Set them aside.
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Make the Filling
In a large pan, melt the Butter over medium heat.
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Add the chopped Carrots and a pinch of Salt, and sautƩ for about 3 minutes.
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Then add the Onion and Garlic, and cook for another 3 minutes.
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Stir in the Celery.
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Then diced Bacon, and cook for about 5 minutes on low heat.
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Add the Meat
Add the Ground Meat to the pan and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until itās browned.
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Season
Add Salt, Pepper, Vegeta, and the Beef Bouillon Cube.
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Deglaze
Pour in the White Wine and let it simmer until the liquid evaporates ā just a few minutes.
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Stir in the Tomato Paste.
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Then the cooked Basmati Rice.
To cook the Rice: rinse it well, bring 600 ml of Water to a boil, add the Rice, reduce heat, and simmer for about 12 minutes. Drain immediately after cooking.
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Mix everything well and remove from heat.
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Stuff the Peppers
Fill each cleaned Pepper with the prepared Meat and Rice mixture.
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Place the stuffed Peppers in an ovenproof dish.
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Bake at 200°C for about 70 minutes, until the Peppers are tender and slightly roasted on top.
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Serve
Serve warm with a slice of Crusty Bread or Creamy Mashed Potatoes.