Balkan Stuffed Peppers (Punjene Paprike)

A traditional Balkan main dish featuring bell peppers stuffed with a savory mix of ground meat, rice, and spices, simmered in a rich tomato sauce. This comforting meal is hearty and full of authentic flavors.

Main Dish Balkan
Medium 70 min 450 cal
Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F). 2. Cook the rice in boiling water for about 8 minutes, then drain. 3. In a pan, heat the oil and sauté the onion and garlic until translucent. 4. In a bowl, combine the ground meat, cooked rice, sautéed onion and garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper. 5. Cut the top off the bell pepper and remove seeds and membranes. 6. Stuff the pepper with the meat and rice mixture, pressing gently. 7. Place the stuffed pepper in an ovenproof dish and pour tomato sauce and water/broth over it. 8. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 45 minutes until the pepper is tender and filling is cooked through. 9. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Ingredients

1 large bell pepper 100g ground beef or pork 30g uncooked rice 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 garlic clove, minced 2 tbsp tomato sauce 1 tbsp vegetable oil Salt and pepper to taste 1/4 tsp paprika Fresh parsley for garnish (optional) 150ml water or broth

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