Polish Stuffed Bell Peppers: Papryka Faszerowana
This traditional Polish dish, known as Papryka Faszerowana, features bell peppers stuffed with a flavorful mixture of meat, rice, and spices. It's a hearty and satisfying meal that's perfect for a cozy dinner.
Ingredients
- 4 large bell peppers
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes.
- In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, cooked rice, onion, garlic, diced tomatoes, paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff the bell peppers with the meat mixture and place them in a baking dish.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and the filling is cooked through.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 1 hour
- Total time:
- 1 hour
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 300 per serving
- Protein
- 20g
- Carbohydrates
- 25g
- Fat
- 12g
Supplies
Baking dish Foil
Tools
Knife Cutting board Mixing bowl
Serving suggestions
Serve the stuffed bell peppers with a side of crusty bread and a green salad for a complete meal.
Tips & tricks
For a vegetarian version, substitute the ground beef with cooked lentils and add extra vegetables to the filling mixture.
Cost
$15