Sarma (serbian Stuffed Peppers)

Sarma is a traditional Serbian dish made with stuffed peppers, usually served during special occasions and holidays. This recipe combines a flavorful mixture of ground meat, rice, and spices, wrapped in tender bell peppers and slowly cooked to perfection.

Sarma (serbian Stuffed Peppers)

Ingredients

  • 6 large bell peppers
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 cup uncooked 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
  • 2 cups beef or vegetable broth

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes.
  3. In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, rice, onion, garlic, diced tomatoes, paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper.
  4. Stuff the bell peppers with the meat and rice mixture.
  5. Place the stuffed peppers in a deep pot and pour the broth over them.
  6. Cover the pot and simmer on low heat for 2 hours, or until the peppers are tender and the filling is cooked through.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
30 minutes
Cooking time:
2 hours
Total time:
2 hours
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
300 per serving
Carbohydrates
25g
Protein
15g
Fat
15g

Supplies

Deep pot with lid Knife Cutting board Bowl

Tools

Oven Stovetop

Serving suggestions

Serve the Sarma hot, accompanied by a dollop of sour cream and a slice of crusty bread.

Tips & tricks

For a vegetarian version, replace the ground beef with cooked lentils and the broth with vegetable broth.

Cost

$15