Peppers Stuffed with Beef and Bulgur Wheat
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.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 184kcal
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.
Nutrition
Serving: 229g | Calories: 184kcal | Carbohydrates: 15.28g | Protein: 20.97g | Fat: 5.36g | Saturated Fat: 1.467g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.453g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3.276g | Trans Fat: 0.298g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 93mg | Potassium: 752mg | Fiber: 3.2g | Sugar: 5.15g | Vitamin A: 2107IU | Vitamin C: 187mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 4.11mg