Turkish Stuffed Peppers (Biber Dolması)

Experience the vibrant flavors of Turkey with these beautifully stuffed bell peppers. Filled with a savory mixture of rice, ground meat, and aromatic spices, this dish is both hearty and comforting.

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). 2. Cut the top off the bell pepper and remove the seeds. 3. In a pan, heat the olive oil and sauté the onion and garlic until translucent. 4. Add the ground meat and cook until browned. Stir in the tomato paste, paprika, dried mint, salt, and pepper. 5. Add the rice and vegetable broth, mixing well. Let it simmer for about 10 minutes until the rice is slightly tender. 6. Stuff the bell pepper with the meat and rice mixture, pressing down gently to pack it in. 7. Place the stuffed pepper upright in a baking dish, add a little water to the bottom of the dish, and cover it with foil. 8. Bake for 30-35 minutes until the pepper is tender. 9. Remove from the oven, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve warm.

1 large bell pepper (any color) 100g ground beef or lamb 50g rice (uncooked) 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 1 tablespoon tomato paste 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon dried mint Salt and pepper to taste 1 tablespoon olive oil 100ml vegetable broth or water Fresh parsley for garnish