Stuffed Peppers (taste Of The Balkans: Chushki Burek)

Stuffed peppers, known as Chushki Burek in Bulgarian cuisine, are a delicious and hearty dish that combines the flavors of the Balkans. This recipe features a savory filling of ground meat, rice, and spices, all encased in sweet bell peppers and baked to perfection.

Gluten Free Dairy Free Main Course Bulgarian Bulgarian Cuisine Stuffed Peppers Chushki Burek
Stuffed Peppers (taste Of The Balkans: Chushki Burek)

Ingredients

  • 4 large bell peppers
  • 1 lb ground meat (beef or pork)
  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup tomato sauce

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes.
  3. In a large bowl, mix together the ground meat, cooked rice, onion, garlic, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  4. Stuff the bell peppers with the meat and rice mixture, and place them in a baking dish.
  5. Pour the tomato sauce over the stuffed peppers.
  6. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
  7. 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
Oven

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
300 per serving
Protein
20g
Carbohydrates
25g
Fat
12g

Supplies

Baking dish Foil

Tools

Knife Large bowl

Serving suggestions

Serve the stuffed peppers with a dollop of sour cream and a side of crusty bread.

Tips & tricks

For a vegetarian version, replace the ground meat with cooked lentils or mushrooms.

Cost

$10