Brazilian recipe
Stuffed Bell Peppers with Ground Meat (Pimentão recheado com carne moída)
Learn how to make a succulent stuffed bell pepper with ground meat, a classic and nutritious recipe that is perfect for a practical and flavorful lunch.
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Ingredients
700 g ground meat of your choice
8 medium-sized green bell peppers
2 large onions, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 eggs, hard-boiled and chopped
30 ml vegetable oil
Pitted olives to taste
Fresh herbs to taste
Black pepper to taste
Salt to taste
Aluminum foil for covering
8 medium-sized green bell peppers
2 large onions, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 eggs, hard-boiled and chopped
30 ml vegetable oil
Pitted olives to taste
Fresh herbs to taste
Black pepper to taste
Salt to taste
Aluminum foil for covering
Where to find ingredients
You can find fresh bell peppers, ground beef, and common pantry staples at local Nigerian markets like Ebeano, Prince Ebeano, or any neighborhood grocery shop. Use fresh local produce for the best results.
Preparation method
- Wash the bell peppers well, cut the top part to form a lid, and carefully remove all internal seeds.
- In a pot, heat the oil and sauté the onion and garlic until they are lightly golden.
- Add the ground meat to the pot and stir constantly so that it remains loose during cooking.
- Cook until the liquid from the meat and onion has almost completely evaporated, keeping the meat moist and seasoned.
- Remove the meat from the heat, mix in the olives, fresh herbs, salt, and black pepper, and finish by folding in the chopped hard-boiled eggs.
- Stuff each bell pepper generously with the ground meat mixture and place them in a baking dish previously greased with oil.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and place in a preheated oven for 10 minutes so that the bell pepper cooks in the steam.
- Carefully remove the aluminum foil and let it bake for another 5 minutes to finish cooking and brown slightly.
Observations
Stuffed bell pepper is a traditional dish on the Brazilian dining table, combining the juiciness of ground meat with the distinct flavor of the pepper. This recipe is excellent for those looking for a complete meal that is easy to prepare and pleases the whole family. The secret to a perfect result lies in sautéing the meat well until it is loose and well-seasoned before filling the peppers. Serve with white rice and a fresh leaf salad for a balanced lunch.
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