Stuffed Peppers

Method

1. 01
   Step 1Brown the meat5 min

   Heat the vegetable oil in a pan and fry the ground meat until lightly browned. Add the chopped onion and garlic and cook for a few minutes.

   Ground beefOnionGarlicVegetable oil
2. 02
   Step 2Cook the tomato paste3 min

   Stir in the tomato paste and cook for another 2–3 minutes.

   Tomato paste
3. 03
   Step 3Add sauce and seasonings

   Add the tomato sauce, salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and dried garlic. Stir well and let everything simmer for a few minutes.

   Tomato sauceSaltBlack pepperSmoked paprikaGarlic powder
4. 04
   Step 4Cook the rice

   Add the rice and enough water to cover it. Mix well, cover with a lid, and cook until the rice is almost done. Add more water if needed.

   Note

   The rice should be tender but still have a slight bite, as it will finish cooking in the oven.

   RiceWater
5. 05
   Step 5Fill the peppers

   Meanwhile, cut the bell peppers in half and place them on a baking tray. Fill each pepper with the meat and rice mixture.

   Bell pepper
6. 06
   Step 6Bake covered30 min

   Cover the tray with foil and bake until the peppers are tender.

   Note

   Bake at 180°C (350°F) for about 30 minutes, or until the peppers are soft.

7. 07
   Step 7Add cheese and finish10 min

   Remove the foil, sprinkle the peppers with grated cheese, and return them to the oven. Bake until the cheese is melted and golden brown.

   Cheese
8. 08
   Step 8Serve hot

   Serve hot and enjoy!