Brazilian recipe
Stuffed Green Bell Peppers with Ground Meat (Pimentão recheado com carne moída)
Learn how to prepare flavorful stuffed green bell peppers with ground meat, a classic and nutritious Brazilian dish that makes for a practical and tasty meal.
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Ingredients
700 g of ground meat of your choice
8 medium-sized green bell peppers
2 large onions, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
30 ml of oil
Pitted olives to taste
Fresh green 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 garlic cloves, minced
2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
30 ml of oil
Pitted olives to taste
Fresh green herbs to taste
Black pepper to taste
Salt to taste
Aluminum foil for covering
Where to find ingredients
You can find all fresh produce and meat ingredients at local markets or supermarkets. If you prefer, ground pork or a mix of pork and beef can be used as a substitute to enhance moisture.
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 it stays loose while 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 green herbs, salt, black pepper, and finish by incorporating the chopped hard-boiled eggs
- Generously stuff each bell pepper with the ground meat mixture and place them in a baking dish previously greased with oil
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in a preheated oven for 10 minutes so the pepper steams
- Carefully remove the aluminum foil and bake for another 5 minutes to finish cooking and lightly brown the tops
Observations
Stuffed peppers are a staple in Brazilian households, combining the juiciness of seasoned ground meat with the distinct taste of bell peppers. This dish is excellent for those looking for a complete and easy-to-prepare meal that the whole family will love. The secret to a perfect result is to sauté the meat well until it becomes loose and fully flavored before stuffing the peppers. Serve it with white rice and a fresh green salad for a balanced lunch.
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