Veles Style Stuffed Bell Peppers (Велешки полнети пиперки)

Велешки полнети пиперки (Veles Style Stuffed Bell Peppers) is a traditional Macedonian dish that is both delicious and nutritious. This recipe combines flavorful ground meat, rice, and a variety of herbs and spices, all stuffed inside colorful bell peppers and cooked to perfection.

Veles Style Stuffed Bell Peppers (Велешки полнети пиперки)

Ingredients

  • 4 large bell peppers
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 cup uncooked rice
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tomatoes, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups beef or vegetable broth
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

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, combine the ground beef, rice, onion, tomatoes, garlic, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
  4. Stuff the bell peppers with the meat and rice mixture, and place them in a deep pot or Dutch oven.
  5. Pour the broth over the stuffed peppers and drizzle with olive oil.
  6. Cover the pot and cook on the stovetop over medium heat for 45 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and the filling is cooked through.
  7. Serve the Veles Style Stuffed Bell Peppers hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
45 minutes
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

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

Supplies

Deep pot or Dutch oven Cooking spoon Knife Cutting board

Tools

Oven Stovetop

Serving suggestions

Serve the Veles Style Stuffed Bell Peppers with a side of fresh salad and crusty bread for a complete meal.

Tips & tricks

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

Cost

$10