Stuffed bell pepper baked in the oven

Cookinero 7 November 2022

Bulgarian pepper stuffed with herbs, vegetables or cheese, baked in the oven, will not only help diversify your everyday menu, but also add some piquant touch and sophistication to a romantic dinner or festive dinner!

How to cook Stuffed bell pepper baked in the oven

Step 1

First, let's prepare the minced meat. Boil rice in salted water until tender (it is advisable to cook crumbly rice). We mix minced meat - it is advisable to skip it again through a meat grinder.

Step 2

We chop a large onion, fry it a little in a small amount of oil, add to the minced meat.

Step 3

Salt, pepper, add your favorite spices, mix, let stand for 15-20 minutes. Well, our minced meat marinated a little in spices, mix it with rice.

Step 4

Stuffed bell pepper baked in the oven

Wash bell pepper, cut off the stalk, free from seeds, rinse well, wipe. I took 3 types of red, yellow and green bell peppers

Step 5

Stuffed bell pepper baked in the oven

We stuff our peppers and lay them tightly to each other. Peppers can be topped with a little salt and spices. For flavor, I added a mint leaf to each pepper. And some water 2 tbsp. spoons (if you are pouring, then you do not need to pour additional liquid, pour the peppers with your favorite sauce, be it tomato or sour cream, to your taste)

Step 6

Stuffed bell pepper baked in the oven

We cover the peppers tightly with foil and put in the oven preheated to 180 degrees for 25 minutes. Then remove the foil and put it back in the oven until cooked, but 30 minutes. When the dish is ready, we take it out and sprinkle it with herbs, you can squeeze out a few cloves of garlic, let it soak in the smells for about 5 minutes and start laying our pepper on plates.

Stuffed bell pepper baked in the oven - FAQ About Ingredients, Baking Time and Storage

Yes, you can substitute the minced meat with ground turkey, chicken, or even plant-based alternatives like lentils or mushrooms for a vegetarian version.
Cooked stuffed bell peppers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.
To make it low-carb, replace the rice with cauliflower rice or omit it entirely and increase the meat or vegetable content.
Reheat them in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 15-20 minutes or in the microwave for 2-3 minutes, covered, to retain moisture.
Yes, you can freeze them before or after baking. Wrap tightly in foil or store in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge before reheating.
Try adding diced zucchini, carrots, or spinach for extra flavor and nutrition.
Yes, you can use pesto, cheese sauce, or even a light yogurt-based sauce for variety.
Add chopped jalapeños, red pepper flakes, or cayenne pepper to the stuffing for extra heat.
Yes, use mini bell peppers and reduce the baking time to 15-20 minutes for bite-sized portions.
Pair them with a simple green salad, garlic bread, or roasted potatoes for a complete meal.

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