Brazilian recipe
Savoury Beef-Stuffed Bell Peppers (Pimentão recheado com carne moída)
Discover how to make these classic and nutritious stuffed bell peppers, a perfect hearty meal that is as practical as it is flavourful.
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Ingredients
700 g minced beef of your choice
8 medium-sized green bell peppers
2 large onions, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
30 ml vegetable oil
Pitted olives to taste
Fresh chopped herbs to taste
Black pepper to taste
Salt to taste
Aluminium foil for covering
8 medium-sized green bell peppers
2 large onions, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
30 ml vegetable oil
Pitted olives to taste
Fresh chopped herbs to taste
Black pepper to taste
Salt to taste
Aluminium foil for covering
Where to find ingredients
Find fresh green bell peppers and high-quality minced beef at local supermarkets or independent greengrocers. Look for fresh herbs like parsley and spring onions in the produce aisle.
Preparation method
- Thoroughly wash the bell peppers, cut off the top to create a lid and carefully remove all internal seeds
- In a saucepan, heat the oil and sauté the onion and garlic until lightly golden
- Add the minced beef to the pan and stir constantly so that it remains loose during cooking
- Cook until the liquid from the meat and onions has almost completely evaporated, keeping the meat moist and seasoned
- Remove the pan from the heat, mix in the olives, fresh herbs, salt, and black pepper, and finish by folding in the chopped hard-boiled eggs
- Generously stuff each bell pepper with the minced beef mixture and place them in a baking dish previously greased with oil
- Cover the dish with aluminium foil and bake in a preheated oven for 10 minutes so the peppers steam
- Carefully remove the aluminium foil and bake for another 5 minutes to finish cooking and lightly brown the tops
Observations
Stuffed bell peppers are a staple on the Brazilian dinner table, perfectly balancing the juiciness of minced beef with the distinctive, bold flavour of the peppers. This recipe is an excellent choice for those looking for a complete meal that is simple to prepare and sure to please the whole family. The secret to a perfect result is to brown the meat thoroughly until it is loose and well-seasoned before filling the peppers. Serve with white rice and a fresh leafy salad for a well-balanced lunch.
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