STUFFED PEPPERS IN SAUCE | Slovenian Stuffed Peppers | Filana Paprika ❤️ SK by Michelle

ground meat

🥗Healthier: lean turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Lean turkey reduces fat content while ground chicken is often less expensive.

rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: bulgur

Quinoa is higher in protein, while bulgur is a budget-friendly alternative.

tomato sauce

🥗Healthier: crushed tomatoes

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Crushed tomatoes offer a fresher taste, while canned tomatoes are often cheaper.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola oil is a cost-effective alternative.

Rinse the bell peppers and cut a thin slice from the stem end to remove the tops and seeds.

Place the bell peppers in a pot of boiling water for 2 minutes, then cool them down with a splash of water.

Chop 1 cup of onions and fry in 1/3 cup of oil until translucent.

Add 2 minced garlic cloves and fry until golden brown, then set aside.

In a separate pot, heat 1/3 cup of oil and add 6 tablespoons of all-purpose flour, frying until light golden brown.

Stir in 1 tablespoon of paprika and fry a little longer.

Add 3 teaspoons of tomato paste and approximately 2 liters of boiling water, enough to cover the peppers.

Add the fried onions and garlic to the sauce and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.

In a bowl, combine 2 pounds of ground meat (1 pound beef and 1 pound pork), 2 cups of arborio rice, and 2 eggs.

Fry 3 tablespoons of onions and 1 teaspoon of minced garlic until golden brown, then add to the meat mixture along with salt, pepper, and a teaspoon of paprika.

Stuff the bell peppers with the meat mixture and add them to the sauce.

Let the stuffed peppers simmer on low for 45 minutes to an hour.

Cooking Techniques

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