These peppers stuffed with mince and bulgur wheat will have your family and friends lining up for more! This meal is healthy and only takes under 30 minutes to make.
About this Recipe
Stuffed peppers are a delicious appetizer and popular party snack that you usually see at big events and celebrations. Why not bring the party home with you and make a healthy alternative to enjoy?
Our minced beef and bulgur wheat-stuffed peppers are a healthy and super tasty option that you can have on its own or with a salad on the side. If you are on a no-carb kick, you can get rid of the bulgur wheat altogether and add quinoa instead!
Don’t Like it Spicy?
No spice? No worries! We use bell peppers for our recipe, so they aren’t going to be hot. If you do want it hot, you can substitute bell peppers for Anaheim chilis. You can also use other types of chilis or even root vegetables, like zucchini or squash, as a non-spicy substitute. Something that’s soft and delicious to eat, which can also be hollowed out and stuffed would make for a great alternative!
Making Peppers Stuffed with Mince and Bulgur Wheat
1. Preheat your oven to 200 degrees Celsius. Meanwhile, chop off the tops of 6 bell peppers and clear out the insides.
2. Dice 1 onion, chop 2 garlic cloves and heat up some sunflower oil in a frying pan. Add the chopped onions and garlic, and cook them for a few minutes until they start to turn golden brown.
3. Add 350g of minced beef (use minced turkey for a leaner option), and add salt and pepper to taste. Top with some dried thyme, as well as cumin powder and paprika to taste. Stir the ingredients together and let it cook for about 1 minute.
4. Add 2 tablespoon of tomato puree to the mix. Stir it well, then slowly add ½ - 1 cup of water. Bring it to a boil and add the bulgur wheat. Let it cook on a low heat for 5-7 minutes.
5. Scoop the beef mixture into each pepper and bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes.
6. Optional: Add cheese on top halfway through the bake.
7. Sprinkle with parsley and enjoy!
Best Side Dishes for Peppers Stuffed with Mince and Bulgur Wheat
Before you go, take a look at some of our recommended side dishes that would taste great alongside your stuffed peppers. If you want to keep things healthy, try sautéed spinach or zucchini. Coleslaw is always a popular choice as well.
Although the stuffed peppers have beef, you may be able to add a chicken or seafood option with them and not run into the issue of too many proteins. Things like popcorn shrimp or grilled chicken could be quite delicious with a meal like this.
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Peppers Stuffed with Mince and Bulgur Wheat
Equipment
- 1 Oven tray
- 1 chopping board
- 1 Chefs knife
Ingredients
- 6 bell peppers
- 90 g bulgur wheat
- 350 g minced beef
- 2 tablespoon of tomato puree
- 1 onion chopped
- 2 garlic cloves chopped
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- A pinch of dried thyme
- cumin to taste
- paprika to taste
- A splash of sunflower oil
- A handful of chopped parsley to garnish
- cheddar cheese optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200 degrees Celsius. Meanwhile, chop off the tops of 6 bell peppers and clear out the insides.
- Dice 1 onion, chop 2 garlic cloves and heat up some sunflower oil in a frying pan. Add the chopped onions and garlic, and cook them for a few minutes until they start to turn golden brown.
- Add 350g of minced beef (use minced turkey for a leaner option), and add salt and pepper to taste. Top with some dried thyme, as well as cumin powder and paprika to taste. Stir the ingredients together and let it cook for about 1 minute.
- Add 2 tablespoon of tomato puree to the mix. Stir it well, then slowly add ½ - 1 cup of water. Bring it to a boil and add the bulgur wheat. Let it cook on a low heat for 5-7 minutes.
- Scoop the beef mixture into each pepper and bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes.
- Optional: Add cheese on top halfway through the bake.
- Sprinkle with parsley and enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
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