Θρακιώτικη Γεμιστή Πιπεριά | Thracian Stuffed Peppers

Peppers stuffed with beef and herbs, a hearty Thracian dish.

Ingredients

• 6 medium bell peppers
• 500 grams ground beef
• 100 grams rice
• 2 tbsp dill
• 2 tbsp parsley
• 3 pieces garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp tomato paste

Method

1. Prep peppers by cutting off tops and removing seeds.
2. Cook beef with rice, herbs, and tomato paste until rice is half done.
3. Stuff peppers with meat mixture, place in baking dish.
4. Add water to dish, bake at 180°C until peppers are tender.
5. Allow to cool slightly before serving.

Chef's tips

• Cover with foil initially to steam-peppers.
• Finish uncovered to develop a slight char.