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Stuffed Peppers

Name: Stuffed Peppers
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 70 min
Total time: 100 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Israel
Ingredients: Sauce; Israeli Olive oil 1/4 Cup; Large onion, sliced 1; Can crushed skinless tomatoes 28 ounce; Date honey (Silan) 1 Tbsp; Red wine 1/4 Cup; Good quality balsamic vinegar; Filling; Rice 1 Cup; Large onion, diced 1; Israeli Olive oil 1 Tbsp; Ground beef 2¼ lbs; Seasoning mixture 2 Tbsp; Kosher salt 1 Tbsp; Tomato paste 2 Tbsp; Large bell peppers (red, orange, or yellow) 8

This delicious and nutritious dish is perfect for Hanukkah, that is sure to warm you up on a cold winter evening. These peppers are filled with a savory combination of ground meat, rice, and vegetables, making them a satisfying and filling meal. The bright colors of the peppers also make them a visually appealing addition to any holiday table. Whether you’re celebrating Hanukkah or simply looking for a tasty meal, these stuffed peppers are sure to become a new family favorite.

serves:

Difficulty:

8 / 10

cook time:

1 h 40 min

Ingredients

Sauce

Israeli Olive oil 1/4 Cup

Large onion, sliced 1

Can crushed skinless tomatoes 28 ounce

Date honey (Silan) 1 Tbsp

Red wine 1/4 Cup

Good quality balsamic vinegar

Filling

Rice 1 Cup

Large onion, diced 1

Israeli Olive oil 1 Tbsp

Ground beef 2¼ lbs

Seasoning mixture 2 Tbsp

Kosher salt 1 Tbsp

Tomato paste 2 Tbsp

Large bell peppers (red, orange, or yellow) 8

Instructions

Step 1

Soak the rice in boiling water for 30 minutes.

Step 2

In a large pot over high heat, saute the onion in olive oil until golden brown, 10-12 minutes.

Step 3

Add a tablespoon of spice mixture to the onions and saute until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the tomatoes, date honey, and balsamic vinegar / wine to the pot.

Step 5

Add 2 quarts of water and reduce heat to medium low.

Step 6

In a large bowl, combine the ingredients for the filling and mix thoroughly.

Step 7

Remove the heads from the peppers and clean the inside of the peppers from any seeds.

Step 8

Fill the peppers with filling mixture and place them next to each other into the pot containing the sauce.

Step 9

Pour a tablespoon of the sauce on each filled pepper and replace pepper head on top of each. Cover and cook on low heat for 1 hour. You can add boiling water to the sauce if necessary.

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