Stuffed Peppers

👉🏻Ingredients list⚠️

• Bell peppers (red, yellow, green): 4

• Ground beef or pork: 300g

• Onion: 1 (chopped)

• Garlic: 2 cloves (chopped)

• Tomato sauce: 2 tablespoons

• Carrot: 1 (diced)

• Corn kernels: 1/2 cup

• Mozzarella or cheddar cheese: 100g (shredded)

• Salt: to taste

• Black pepper: to taste

• Olive oil: as needed

• Fresh herbs (such as basil or parsley): as needed (chopped, for garnish)

Stuffed Peppers is a home-cooked dish that combines multiple ingredients cleverly. Using bell peppers as containers, it fills them with seasoned ground meat, vegetable pieces, and cheese. After baking, the sweetness of the bell peppers and the richness of the filling meld together, creating a dish with rich flavors and balanced nutrition. It is an ideal choice for family gatherings or casual get-togethers with friends.

👉🏻✨DIRECTIONS:

1. Prepare the Bell Peppers: Wash the bell peppers, remove the stems and seeds, and set aside.

2. Cook the Filling: Heat olive oil in a large skillet, add the chopped onion and garlic, and sauté until soft. Add the ground meat and cook until fully browned. Stir in the tomato sauce, diced carrot, and corn kernels, and continue cooking until all ingredients are tender. Season with salt and black pepper.

3. Stuff the Peppers: Fill the prepared bell peppers evenly with the cooked filling, making sure each pepper is filled but not overflowing.

4. Bake: Preheat the oven to 190°C. Place the stuffed peppers on a baking sheet, sprinkle with shredded cheese. Bake in the middle rack of the oven for about 20-25 minutes, until the peppers are tender and the cheese is melted and golden.

5. Garnish: Remove the baked Stuffed Peppers, sprinkle with chopped fresh herbs for garnish, and serve.

👉🏻✨TIPS

• Choose bell peppers with bright colors and smooth skin for better taste.

• When cooking the filling, you can add other vegetables or spices according to your personal preference, such as bell peppers, red peppers, onion powder, etc.

• Adjust the baking time based on the size of the peppers and the oven temperature to ensure the peppers are tender and the cheese is melted.

👉🏻✨BENEFITS

• Stuffed Peppers are not only delicious but also nutritious. Bell peppers are rich in vitamin C and various antioxidants, which help boost immunity. Ground meat provides high-quality protein and iron, contributing to muscle growth and blood health. Cheese offers abundant calcium and protein, supporting bone and dental health. This dish is suitable for people of all ages and is one of the optimal choices for healthy family diets.

👉🏻✨NUTRITIONAL ASPECTS:

• Vitamin C: High (from bell peppers)

• Protein: Moderate (from ground meat and cheese)

• Calcium: Rich (from cheese)

• Iron: Adequate (from ground meat)

• Dietary fiber: Moderate (from vegetables)