Stuffed Bell Peppers with Ground Meat and Rice
A quick dish made from simple, affordable ingredients! These bell peppers stuffed with ground meat, rice, and vegetables in a creamy tomato sauce will surprise you with their rich flavor and surely please everyone.
Updated : 12 November, 2025
Easy
About 1 hour.
Ingredients
11
Bell pepper
600 grams
Ground meat
1
Onions
1
Carrot
1
Tomato
3
Garlic
200 grams
Parboiled rice
150 grams
Sour cream
150 grams
Tomato sauce
150 milliliters
Water
4 tablespoon
Vegetable oil
2
Laurel leaf
to taste
Khmeli-suneli
to taste
Ground coriander
to taste
Cumin
to taste
Ground pepper mix
to taste
Salt
Table
Table of volume measurements:
- teaspoon - 5 ml
- dessert spoon - 10 ml
- tablespoon - 20 ml
- glass - 200 ml
Preparation
Step 1
Prepare all the necessary ingredients and spices for making stuffed bell peppers in a skillet with tomato–sour cream sauce.
Step 2
To make the vegetable sauté: heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Finely chop a large onion and add it to the skillet.
Step 3
Grate a large carrot on a fine grater and add it to the onions.
Step 4
Stir and fry the vegetables over high heat until they soften and become aromatic.
Step 5
In a large bowl, place 600 g (1.3 lb) of mixed ground meat, add 200 g (7 oz) of pre-cooked rice, season with salt, cumin, coriander, khmeli-suneli, and a mix of red and black pepper.
Step 6
Add half of the sautéed vegetables to the meat mixture.
Step 7
Mix everything thoroughly and let the filling rest for 15-20 minutes to absorb the flavors.
Step 8
In the same skillet, combine 150 g (2/3 cup) sour cream, 150 g (2/3 cup) tomato sauce, 2 bay leaves, and 150 ml (2/3 cup) water.
Step 9
Stir the sauce well, cover with a lid, and bring to a gentle boil over medium heat. Turn off the heat and let it rest.
Step 10
Stuff the cleaned bell peppers tightly with the prepared filling and place them on a plate.
Step 11
Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a skillet and fry the stuffed peppers on all sides until golden brown.
Step 12
Pour the prepared tomato–sour cream sauce over the peppers, spreading it evenly.
Step 13
Cover the skillet with a lid and simmer the peppers over medium heat for 1 hour, until fully cooked and tender.
Step 14
Once done, place the stuffed peppers on plates and serve hot. Cook simply, cook at home, and enjoy delicious homemade food made from everyday ingredients! Bon appétit!
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