Middle Eastern Stuffed Peppers

Discover the delightful flavors of the Middle East with this scrumptious stuffed peppers recipe. Filled with a savory mix of ground beef, fragrant spices, and nourishing rice, then simmered in a zesty tomato sauce, this dish is a true culinary gem that's both satisfying and flavorful. Enjoy making and sharing this favorite wherever life takes you!

Ingredients

For the Filling:
🥩 1 pound ground beef
🍚 1 cup long grain rice (washed)
🧅 1 medium-sized onion (diced small)
🍅 1 large tomato (diced small)
🧄 4 cloves garlic (minced)
🌿 1/2 cup parsley (chopped)
🥄 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon
🧂 1 teaspoon salt
🌶️ 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
🌿 1/2 teaspoon cumin
🧂 1/2 teaspoon 7 spice
🌶️ 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
🍋 The juice of 1 lemon
🍅 3 tablespoons tomato paste
🌶️ 8 bell peppers (any color)

For the Tomato Sauce:
💧 2 cups water
🍅 6oz tomato paste
🫒 2 tablespoons olive oil
🍋 The juice of 1 lemon
🥄 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon
🌶️ 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
🧂 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1- Prepare the Filling:

• In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, washed rice, diced onion, diced tomato, minced garlic, and chopped parsley.
• Season with chicken bouillon, salt, black pepper, cumin, 7 spice, chili flakes, lemon juice, and tomato paste. Mix thoroughly until evenly combined.

2- Prepare the Peppers:

• Wash the bell peppers and slice off the tops. Remove the seeds and membranes inside.
• Stuff each bell pepper generously with the filling mixture until filled to the top.

3- Assemble the Dish:

• Place the stuffed peppers upright in a Dutch oven or a casserole dish.

4- Prepare the Tomato Sauce:

• In a mixing bowl, combine water, tomato paste, olive oil, lemon juice, chicken bouillon, black pepper, and salt. Stir well until the tomato paste is fully dissolved.

5- Cook the Dish:

• Pour the tomato sauce over the stuffed peppers. Cover with a lid or foil.
• Transfer to a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) and bake for 1 and 1/2 hours, or until the rice is fully cooked and tender.

6- Garnish and Serve:

• Once out of the oven, garnish with freshly chopped parsley.
• Serve hot and enjoy your Middle Eastern stuffed peppers!

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 8
Estimated Calories: 300 per serving
Nutritional Info per Serving: Proteins: 15g, Fats: 18g, Carbohydrates: 20g
Equipment: Dutch oven or casserole dish, mixing bowl

Cooking Tips:

• For added flavor, consider roasting the peppers for a few minutes before stuffing to enhance their sweetness.
• Ensure the peppers are snug in the pot to prevent them from tipping over during cooking.

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Middle Eastern Stuffed Peppers