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Stuffed Peppers

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These Stuffed Peppers offer a comforting blend of savory and sweet flavors, inspired by traditional Middle-Eastern cooking. The crisp green peppers serve as a vessel for a filling of ground beef, uncooked rice, and aromatic onions, bound together with egg and seasoned with honey and lemon juice for a bright finish. Seedless raisins add a delightful chew and natural sweetness that complements the rich tomato sauce. This dish is perfect for a cozy family dinner or a potluck, offering a balanced meal that is both satisfying and relatively simple to prepare. The combination of textures, from the tender peppers to the fluffy rice and meat, creates a harmonious eating experience. Serve warm for the best flavor, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 6
Calories: 119.7
Dietary: Gluten-free
Description
These Stuffed Peppers offer a comforting blend of savory and sweet flavors, inspired by traditional Middle-Eastern cooking. The crisp green peppers serve as a vessel for a filling of ground beef, uncooked rice, and aromatic onions, bound together with egg and seasoned with honey and lemon juice for a bright finish. Seedless raisins add a delightful chew and natural sweetness that complements the rich tomato sauce. This dish is perfect for a cozy family dinner or a potluck, offering a balanced meal that is both satisfying and relatively simple to prepare. The combination of textures, from the tender peppers to the fluffy rice and meat, creates a harmonious eating experience. Serve warm for the best flavor, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Ingredients
  • 12 Green Peppers
  • 2 tablespoons Fat
  • 2 Onions Sliced
  • 3 cups Canned tomatoes
  • 3 teaspoons Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoons Pepper
  • 1 lbs Ground beef
  • 3 tablespoons Uncooked rice
  • 4 tablespoons Grated onion
  • 3 tablespoons Cold water
  • 3 tablespoons Honey
  • 1/4 cups Lemon juice
  • 1/4 cups Seedless raisins
Directions
  1. 1
    Cut a 1-inch piece from the stem end of each pepper and reserve the tops.
  2. 2
    Scoop out the seeds and white fibers from the inside of each pepper carefully.
  3. 3
    In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, uncooked rice, grated onion, egg, cold water, honey, lemon juice, and raisins.
  4. 4
    Season the meat mixture with half of the salt and pepper.
  5. 5
    Fill each pepper cavity with the meat mixture, packing it down gently.
  6. 6
    Place the reserved pepper tops back on the stuffed peppers.
  7. 7
    Heat the fat in a deep, heavy saucepan over medium heat.
  8. 8
    Lightly brown the sliced onions in the fat until softened.
  9. 9
    Add the canned tomatoes and the remaining salt and pepper to the saucepan.
  10. 10
    Carefully place the stuffed peppers into the sauce, ensuring they are upright.
  11. 11
    Cover the saucepan and cook over low heat for 45-50 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and the rice is cooked.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 119.7kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1.1g2%
Saturated Fat 0.1g1%
Cholesterol 0.4mg1%
Sodium 450mg19%
Total Carbohydrate 26.7g9%
Dietary Fiber 9.3g38%
Sugars 14.6g
Protein 5.3g11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

If the peppers tend to float, place a heat-proof plate on top of them inside the pot to keep them submerged in the sauce.

You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for the beef for a lighter version.

Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

The recipe mentions "beef bones" in the original source text, but this appears to be an error or a different variant, as the ingredients list does not include bones and the filling is meat-based. The instructions provided follow the meat filling method.

Keywords: stuffed peppers, ground beef, rice, tomato sauce, raisins, middle eastern, dinner, comfort food, green peppers, onions, lemon juice, honey, easy dinner, family meal
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