Here’s a simple, tasty way to make Stuffed Bell Peppers at home.
🌶️ Ingredients (serves 3–4)
- 4 large bell peppers (any color)
- 250–300 g minced beef or chicken (or lentils for vegetarian)
- 1 small onion (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 cup tomato sauce or crushed tomatoes
- 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika or chili flakes (optional)
- 2 tbsp oil
- Cheese for topping (optional)
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Prepare the peppers
- Cut the tops off and remove seeds
- Lightly boil or steam for 3–4 minutes (softens them slightly)
2. Cook the filling
- Heat oil in a pan
- Sauté onion and garlic until golden
- Add minced meat (or lentils) and cook until browned
- Mix in salt, pepper, paprika, and tomato sauce
- Cook for 5–7 minutes
- Stir in cooked rice and mix well
3. Stuff the peppers
- Fill each bell pepper with the mixture
- Place them upright in a baking dish
4. Bake
- Preheat oven to 180°C
- Bake for 20–25 minutes
- Add cheese on top in the last 5 minutes if using
🍽️ Serving tip
Serve warm with yogurt, salad, or garlic sauce for extra flavor.
If you want, I can also give you:
- a spicy Pakistani-style version
- a healthy low-carb version
- or a no-oven stovetop method
