Hearty Stuffed Peppers with Pork
Hearty Stuffed Peppers with Pork
ingredients
- 2 large bell peppers (any color)
- ⅔ lb ground pork
- ⅔ cup cooked rice
- ½ small onion, diced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ⅔ cup diced tomatoes (canned or fresh)
- ⅔ tsp paprika
- ⅔ tsp cumin
- ⅓ tsp salt
- ⅓ tsp black pepper
- ⅓ cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
steps
- 1.
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Slice the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds.
- 2.
In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and garlic, sauté until the onion is translucent.
- 3.
Add the ground pork to the skillet, cooking until browned, breaking it up with a spatula.
- 4.
Stir in cooked rice, diced tomatoes, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix well and let simmer for 5 minutes.
- 5.
Fill each pepper with the ground pork mixture, packing it tightly.
- 6.
Place the stuffed peppers upright in a baking dish.
- 7.
Sprinkle cheese on top of each filled pepper.
- 8.
Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- 9.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- 10.
Let cool for a few minutes, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve warm.
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