Mediterranean Stuffed Peppers with Beef, Bulgur and Tomato

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Sweet peppers filled with savoury minced beef, bulgur, carrot and tomato. A simple oven-baked dinner with a warm Mediterranean feel.
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Servings
Servings 2 people

Ingredients
 

  • 80 g bulgur
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 1 garlic clove chopped
  • 250 g minced beef
  • 1 large carrot diced
  • 2 tomatoes diced
  • 2 bell peppers
  • 1 tbsp olive oil plus extra for drizzling
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C. Cook the bulgur according to the packet instructions, then drain and set aside.
    80 g bulgur
  • Soften the onion and garlic in olive oil. Add the minced beef, then the carrot. Add the tomatoes near the end and cook briefly. Stir in the bulgur and season.
    1 onion, 1 garlic clove, 250 g minced beef, 1 large carrot, 2 tomatoes, salt and pepper, 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Cut the tops off the peppers and remove the seeds. Fill with the beef mixture, replace the tops, place in a baking dish, drizzle with olive oil and bake for about 30 minutes.
    2 bell peppers, 1 tbsp olive oil

Chef's notes

Use peppers that can stand upright in the baking dish. Add a splash of water to the dish if the base starts to dry out.
Drink pairing
The beef and bulgur are savoury and earthy, while the pepper and tomato add sweetness. Choose drinks with medium body and clean acidity.

Alcoholic

  • Côtes du Rhône red
  • Tempranillo joven
  • Amber Ale

Non alcoholic

  • Tomato and basil cooler
  • Sparkling lemon water
  • Alcohol-free amber beer
Nutrition per serving
Calories: 607kcal (30%) | Carbohydrates: 51g (17%) | Protein: 30g (60%) | Fat: 33g (51%) | Saturated Fat: 11g (69%) | Cholesterol: 89mg (30%) | Sodium: 125mg (5%) | Potassium: 1228mg (35%) | Fiber: 13g (54%) | Sugar: 12g (13%) | Vitamin A: 9851IU (197%) | Vitamin B12: 3µg (50%) | Vitamin C: 176mg (213%) | Vitamin D: 0.1µg (1%) | Vitamin E: 4mg (27%) | Vitamin K: 27µg (26%) | Folate: 109µg (27%)

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