Delight your family and friends with these tasty Peppers Stuffed with Beef and Bulgur Wheat, ready in under 30 minutes. Serve with salad or potatoes.
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Stuffed peppers are a delicious appetizer and popular party snack. They are usually seen at big events and celebrations. Why not bring the party home with you and make a healthy alternative to enjoy?
These ground 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!
You may also enjoy this Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers Lentils, The Best Easy Burrito and Eggs and Capsicum Peppers in Tomato Sauce.
Why This Recipe Works
- Combining beef, bulgur, and spices stuffed into sweet bell peppers creates a delicious and satisfying flavor.
- With a preparation time of under 30 minutes, this peppers stuffed with beef and bulgur wheat recipe is perfect for busy weeknights.
- The vibrant colors of the bell peppers make this dish visually appealing, which can be a hit at family dinners or gatherings.
- This peppers stuffed with beef and bulgur wheat dish can be served with Roast Potatoes or Easy Lebanese Fattoush Salad.
Tips and Substitutions
- Bell peppers: Swap capsicum 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 soft and delicious to eat, which can also be hollowed out and stuffed, would make for a great alternative!
- Serving: 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. - Beef: You can swap the minced beef with turkey or chicken mince.
How to Make Peppers Stuffed with Beef and Bulgur Wheat
1. Preheat your oven to 200C/400F. Meanwhile, chop off the tops of bell peppers and clear out the insides.
2. Dice an onion, 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 become fragrant.
3. Add ground beef, 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 tomato puree to the mix 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. Serve these mouth-watering Peppers Stuffed with Beef and Bulgur Wheat with Crispy Baked Sweet Potato Fries.
Recipe FAQs
Yes. Prepare the filling ahead of time and when you are ready to cook stuff the peppers and bake.
These peppers are best served fresh. If you have leftovers place them in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 2 days. Reheat them in the microwave once you are ready to serve.
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Peppers Stuffed with Beef 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
- Bell Peppers: Swap out capsicum peppers for Anaheim chilis, or experiment with other types of chilis. For a non-spicy alternative, try root vegetables like zucchini or squash. Anything soft and delicious that can be hollowed out and stuffed makes a great substitute!
- Serving: To keep things healthy, consider serving with sautéed spinach or zucchini. Coleslaw is always a popular choice as well. Even though the stuffed peppers contain beef, you can add a chicken or seafood option without overwhelming the dish.
- Beef Alternatives: You can easily swap the minced beef with turkey or chicken mince for a different flavor profile.
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