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Stuffed Bell Peppers

Stuffed Bell Peppers

Bell peppers are rich in vitamins like Vitamin C and Vitamin K
Prep Time 1 hour
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 5

Ingredients
  

  • Green bell peppers: 10 medium size
  • Egyptian rice: 2 cups
  • Minced meat: 500 grams fine
  • Beef broth: 2 cups
  • Tomatoes: 2 peeled and finely chopped
  • Vegetable oil: ¼ cup
  • Dried mint: 1 teaspoon
  • Parsley: ¼ cup chopped
  • Coriander dried: 1 tablespoon
  • Onion: 1 finely chopped
  • Garlic: 1 clove crushed
  • Red chili pepper: to taste optional
  • Bell pepper spice: a pinch
  • Salt: a pinch

Instructions
 

  • In a deep pan, sauté the onion in vegetable oil over heat until it becomes soft and translucent.
  • Add the garlic and sauté with the onion until fragrant and lightly browned. Add the minced meat and stir well. Then, add the tomatoes and cook the ingredients for about 5 minutes.
  • Add the rice and stir it with the meat mixture until well combined.
  • Add the herbs and spices, then pour in the beef broth until it covers the ingredients. Stir well.
  • Let the pot simmer over low heat until the rice is fully cooked.
  • Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds inside. Stuff them with the rice filling.
  • Place the stuffed bell peppers in a baking dish and pour in enough beef broth to cover about three-quarters of them.
  • Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
  • Place the dish in the oven for about 15-20 minutes until the peppers are cooked and slightly browned. Serve the stuffed peppers hot.