Stuffed Pepper Halves in the Oven
Juicy stuffed pepper halves baked in the oven with a flavorful filling of minced meat, tomato paste, and melted cheese. A hearty and delicious dish!
Updated : 10 May, 2025
About 45 min.
Ingredients
300 grams
Ground meat
2
Bell pepper
100 grams
Hard cheese
1 tablespoon
Tomato paste
50 milliliters
Cream
1 tablespoon
Vegetable oil
to taste
Paprika
to taste
Ground black pepper
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 the ingredients. Choose medium-sized, meaty bell peppers. Use any ground meat—beef, pork, chicken, turkey, or a mix. Both store-bought and homemade mince work. Pick a cheese that melts well. Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F).
Step 2
Cut the peppers. Wash them, slice lengthwise in half, and remove the stem and seeds.
Step 3
Soften the peppers. Place the pepper halves in a microwave-safe dish and microwave them. The exact time depends on your microwave’s power. At 800W, cook for 5 minutes.
Step 4
Cook the filling. Heat a pan over medium heat, add oil, and fry the ground meat, stirring, until it changes color. Add tomato paste and cream, then mix well. You can substitute tomato paste with ketchup or canned tomatoes. Adjust the amount to taste.
Step 5
Add cheese and seasoning. Stir in grated cheese, then season with salt and pepper. Simmer for 5-10 minutes until excess liquid evaporates.
Step 6
Fill the peppers. Spoon the meat mixture into the softened pepper halves.
Step 7
Top with cheese. Sprinkle grated cheese over the filled peppers.
Step 8
Bake. Place the peppers in the oven at 180°C (356°F) for about 30 minutes. Baking time may vary depending on your oven.
Step 9
Serve and enjoy! Your stuffed peppers are ready. Serve hot and enjoy!