Stuffed Bell Peppers with Lean Ground Beef, Herbs & Brown Rice
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Vibrant sweet bell peppers stuffed with seasoned lean minced meat, brown rice, grated carrots, and sweet onions baked in a savory crushed tomato broth.
Ingredients
- 2 Medium sweet bell peppers (tops removed & seeded)
- 110g Extra-lean ground beef (5% fat) or turkey
- 25g Parboiled brown rice
- 1/2 Small onion, minced
- 1/2 Carrot, finely grated
- 100g Strained crushed tomatoes (passata)
- 5ml Olive oil
- Fresh parsley, garlic powder, sea salt, black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F).
- Partially cook brown rice in boiling water for 10 minutes; drain.
- In a bowl, combine minced meat, parboiled rice, grated carrot, minced onion, parsley, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff the hollowed bell peppers firmly with the meat filling.
- Place peppers upright in a baking dish, pour tomato passata around them with 50ml water.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes until peppers are fork-tender and meat is fully cooked.
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📚 Scientific Studies & Medical References (5 Sources) ▼
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