Stuffed Bell Peppers

Bell Peppers are a good choice of vegetable to be baked with some stuffing, as they hold their shape well. They also have a very subtle taste so they go with any filling.

Bell peppers stuffed with mince with a combination of rice and cheese, and baked over a bed of potatoes with a flavorsome sauce is a dish that’s worth trying!

Do try out this recipe and if you like it, be sure to leave a comment!

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Bell Peppers (Capsicum)- 6 medium size

Mutton mince- 350 gms

Mozzarella Cheese- 1 cup for stuffing

                                 1-2 cups for topping

Cooked Rice- 1 cup

Onion- 2, chopped

Potatoes- 2-3, cut into thick slices

Tomatoes- 2, chopped

Tomato paste- 3 tbsp

Red chilli paste- 1-2 tsp

Parsley- Handful, chopped

Dried Oregano- 1 tsp

Olive Oil- 1/4 cup

Garlic- 1 tbsp, chopped

Celery- 1 tbsp, chopped

Black Pepper pwd- 1 tsp

Salt- To taste

Step 1. Prepare the stuffing. Heat 1/4 cup olive oil, add 1 tbsp chopped garlic and 1 tbsp chopped celery, saute for a minute.

Step 2. Add 2 chopped onions, saute till they are translucent.

Step 3. Add 2 chopped tomatoes, 3 tbsp tomato paste and 1 tsp red chilli paste.

Step 4. Add 350 gms mutton mince and mix well. Season with salt and 1 tsp black pepper pwd. Keep cooking on medium heat.

Step 5. Add handful of chopped parsley and 1 tsp oregano, cook till dry.

Step 6. Prepare the sauce. Heat 3 tbsp butter, add 1 tsp chopped garlic and 1 tbsp chopped celery. Fry for a minute, then add 1 chopped onion and saute till translucent.

Step 7. Add 2 roughly chopped tomatoes. salt to taste, 1 tsp red chili flakes, 1 tsp vinegar, 2 tbsp tomato ketchup and 1 tbsp tomato paste.

Step 8. Bring to boil then add 1 tsp dried oregano. Cool and blend into a sauce, adding some water to make it into a pouring consistency.

Step 9. Mix mutton mince, with 1 cup cooked rice and 1 cup mozzarella cheese.

Step 10. Grease a dish with oil or butter and spread a layer of thickly sliced potatoes.

Step 11. Core bell peppers and stuff them with mince, rice and cheese filling.

Step 12. Place the stuffed bell peppers on top of the potatoes and pour sauce on them, covering the potatoes as well.

Step 13. Bake in a preheated oven at 180 degrees Celsius for 25-30 minutes. Remove and top with 1-2 cups of cheese and bake for another 10 minutes.

Stuffed Bell Peppers are now ready to be served!