Balkan Buttered Stuffed Peppers

A traditional Balkan-inspired dish featuring sweet bell peppers stuffed with a flavorful mixture of ground meat, rice, and aromatic spices, all cooked to perfection in rich melted butter. Naturally gluten-free and hearty, perfect for a comforting main meal.

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). 2. Cut the top off the bell pepper and remove seeds and membranes. 3. In a skillet, melt half the butter over medium heat. 4. Add onion and garlic, sauté until soft. 5. Add ground meat, cook until browned. 6. Stir in cooked rice, paprika, salt, and pepper, cook for 2 more minutes. 7. Stuff the pepper with the meat and rice mixture. 8. Place the stuffed pepper in a small baking dish and dot the remaining butter on top. 9. Cover loosely with foil and bake for 25-30 minutes until the pepper is tender. 10. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

1 large bell pepper (any color) 100g ground beef or lamb 30g cooked rice 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 1 tbsp butter Salt and black pepper to taste 1/2 tsp paprika Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)