Here’s a delicious, hearty Stuffed Peppers recipe — colourful, comforting, and perfect for a family dinner 🌶️✨

🌶️ Classic Beef Stuffed Peppers

🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4)

• 4 large bell peppers (any colour)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 500 g ground beef (mince)
• 1 cup cooked rice
• 1 tin (400 g) chopped tomatoes (drained slightly)
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried basil
• Salt & black pepper to taste
• 1 cup grated mozzarella or cheddar
• Fresh parsley (optional)

👩‍🍳 Method

1️⃣ Prepare the Peppers

• Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
• Cut the tops off the peppers and remove seeds.
• Lightly brush with olive oil.
• Optional: Pre-bake empty peppers for 10 minutes to soften slightly.

2️⃣ Make the Filling

1. Heat olive oil in a pan.
2. Sauté onion until soft (about 5 minutes).
3. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
4. Add mince and cook until browned.
5. Stir in tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper.
6. Simmer 5–10 minutes until slightly thick.
7. Stir in cooked rice.

The mixture should be moist but not watery.

3️⃣ Stuff & Bake

• Spoon filling evenly into each pepper.
• Place upright in a baking dish.
• Add a splash of water or tomato sauce to the bottom of the dish (prevents burning).
• Cover loosely with foil.
• Bake for 30 minutes.

Remove foil, sprinkle cheese on top, and bake another 10–15 minutes until melted and golden.

🍽️ Serve With

• Side salad
• Garlic bread
• Roast vegetables