Steamed Stuffed Bell Peppers with Minced Meat (蒸填充甜椒肉末)

蒸填充甜椒肉末 (Steamed Stuffed Bell Peppers with Minced Meat) is a classic dish from Shanxi Cuisine, known for its savory and aromatic flavors. This dish features bell peppers stuffed with a delicious mixture of minced meat and steamed to perfection.

Steamed Stuffed Bell Peppers with Minced Meat (蒸填充甜椒肉末)

Ingredients

  • 4 large bell peppers
  • 300g minced pork
  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1/2 tsp ground white pepper
  • 2 green onions, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the steamer over high heat.
  2. Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes.
  3. In a bowl, mix together the minced pork, cooked rice, onion, garlic, soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, white pepper, and green onions.
  4. Stuff the bell peppers with the meat mixture, pressing gently to fill the cavity.
  5. Place the stuffed bell peppers in the steamer, cover, and steam for 20-25 minutes until the meat is cooked through.
  6. Once cooked, transfer the stuffed bell peppers to a serving plate.
  7. In a small saucepan, heat the chicken broth and season with salt. Pour the hot broth over the stuffed bell peppers before serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
25 minutes
Total time:
45 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
250 per serving
Protein
18g
Carbohydrates
12g
Fat
14g

Supplies

Steamer Serving Plate Saucepan

Tools

Knife Cutting Board Bowl Tongs

Serving suggestions

Serve the steamed stuffed bell peppers with steamed rice and a side of stir-fried vegetables for a complete meal.

Tips & tricks

Make sure to choose bell peppers that can stand upright to hold the filling during steaming.

Cost

$12