Stuffed Peppers with Rice and Minced Meat

Peppers stuffed with rice and minced meat are a beloved traditional dish in Romanian cuisine. This dish is a favorite of any housewife who wants to put something tasty on the table without spending too much time in the kitchen. It all starts with choosing the peppers. Usually, large, fleshy peppers with a generous core and thin skin are used. These peppers are ideal for stuffing, as they have enough space for a rich and flavorful filling. Minced chicken is the perfect choice because it is lighter and juicier than other types of minced meat, and rice helps bind the ingredients and makes the filling more consistent.

Peppers stuffed with rice and minced chicken are a simple and tasty dish that brings the whole family together around the table. Peppers stuffed with rice and minced chicken are delicious both hot and cold, and can be served with a fresh salad or even a slice of bread to dip in the sauce left in the peppers.

Recommendations:

• Choose large, fleshy peppers – Red or yellow peppers are best, with thin, sweet skin, perfect for stuffing.
• Don’t overfill – Leave a little space inside so that the rice can expand without bursting the pepper.
• Cook over low heat – Slow cooking helps the rice and meat to soften and absorb the flavors of the sauce.
• Add spices and herbs – Thyme, bay leaf, oregano, or paprika will give an intense and fragrant flavor.

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  Chop the onion and grate the carrot. Fry the vegetables in a pan with preheated oil.
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  Wash the rice in several changes of water until the water runs clear.
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  I used ground chicken, but you can also use ground pork.
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  In a large bowl, place the washed rice and minced meat.
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  Add the mixture of roasted onions and carrots.
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  Add a teaspoon of salt.
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  Sprinkle ground black pepper to taste.
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  Mix everything with your hands.
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  Cut off the top of the pepper and remove the seeds from inside. Keep the top, you will need it for simmering.
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  Stuff the peppers with the prepared filling.
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  Arrange the stuffed peppers in a pot, facing upwards.
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  Place the cut tops over the stuffed peppers.
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  Pour tomato juice into a jug of water, then stir gently with a spoon.
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  Pour the mixture of water and tomato juice into the pot with the stuffed peppers, enough to cover them.
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  Put the lid on the pot and turn the stove on high heat to bring the water to a boil, then turn the stove down to medium heat, and boil the peppers for about an hour.
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  The stuffed peppers are ready. Enjoy your meal!