Baked Stuffed Bell Peppers
Savory Meat and Melted Cheese

Juicy stuffed bell peppers packed with a savory pork and beef mince blend, fragrant aromatics, and bubbly melted cheese for a hearty, comforting meal.

Ingredients

• 4 whole bell peppers
• 300 g minced pork
• 300 g minced beef
• 100 g sausage
• 1 onion
• 3 cloves garlic
• 150 g shredded cheese
• 1 tbsp smoked sweet paprika powder
• 1 tbsp starch
• 20 ml milk
• 1 tsp milk powder
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp cooking oil
• to taste chopped parsley

Instructions

1. 1Brush bell peppers with oil and bake

   

   Brush the exterior surfaces of the bell peppers evenly with oil and place them neatly into a baking pan.

   Tip: Coating the bell peppers with oil helps them roast evenly and softens the skin during baking.
2. 2Sauté the Onions and Garlic

   

   Finely chop the onion and garlic, then sauté them in a pan using a wooden spatula until they become fragrant and translucent.

   Tip: Sauté over medium heat to prevent the garlic from burning and turning bitter.
3. 3Add Sausage Pieces

   

   Cut the sausage into small pieces and add them into the pan along with the sautéed onions and garlic to enhance the savory texture.

   Tip: Dice the sausage evenly so it renders its flavor uniformly throughout the mixture.
4. 4Season with Smoked Paprika

   

   Sprinkle smoked sweet paprika powder over the onion, garlic, and sausage mixture in the pan, stirring well to incorporate the rich smoky flavor.

   Tip: Add the paprika right as the onions finish sautéing to bloom the spices without scorching them.
5. 5Prepare the Meat Base

   

   Place minced pork and beef into a glass mixing bowl as the foundation for the filling, ready for additional seasonings.

   Tip: Using a blend of pork and beef adds both moisture and robust flavor to the stuffed pepper filling.
6. 6Mix the Filling Thoroughly

   

   Add sea salt, black pepper, minced garlic, chopped onion, sausage pieces, smoked sweet paprika powder, milk powder, starch, and milk to the meat, then mix everything thoroughly by hand.

   Tip: Knead the mixture well until it becomes slightly tacky so the filling holds its shape inside the peppers.
7. 7Stuff the bell peppers with meat filling

   

   Take a portion of the prepared meat filling and use a spoon to scoop and pack it firmly into the hollow cavity of a halved red bell pepper.

   Tip: Press the meat mixture firmly into the corners of the pepper so it stays secure during baking.
8. 8Place the tray into the oven

   

   Carefully slide the baking tray filled with the stuffed bell peppers into the preheated oven.

   Tip: Ensure the oven is fully preheated to the correct temperature before inserting the tray.
9. 9Sprinkle cheese on top

   

   During the final stages of baking, remove the tray briefly and sprinkle a generous amount of shredded cheese evenly over each stuffed bell pepper.

   Tip: Add the cheese towards the end of the baking time to prevent it from burning before the meat is fully cooked.

Storage & Reheating

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