Stuffed bell peppers- Biber dolmasi recipe #bellpeppers #recipes #foodshort

Here’s a recipe for Biber Dolması (stuffed bell peppers) based on your cooking method. It captures all the delicious details you provided.

### Biber Dolması (Stuffed Bell Peppers) Recipe

#### Ingredients

– **4-6 bell peppers** (any color)
– **1 onion**, finely chopped
– **2-3 tablespoons olive oil**
– **1 cup rice** (short or medium grain)
– **1/2 pound ground beef**
– **Salt** to taste
– **2 tablespoons tomato paste** (optional)
– **1 tablespoon red pepper paste** (for spiciness)
– **1 tablespoon soy sauce**
– **1 teaspoon cumin**
– **1 teaspoon chili powder**
– **1 teaspoon black pepper**
– **Fresh parsley**, chopped
– **Water** (as needed)
– **Potatoes**, chopped (optional, for kids)
– **Meatballs** (optional, for kids)

#### For the Sauce:
– **1 cup water**
– **2 tablespoons tomato paste**
– **2-3 cloves garlic**, minced
– **1 tablespoon soy sauce**

### Instructions

1. **Prepare the Bell Peppers:**
– Wash the bell peppers, cut off the tops, and remove the seeds and membranes. Set aside.

2. **Make the Filling:**
– In a hot pan, heat the olive oil and add the chopped onion.
– Sauté until the onion is golden brown, then add the rice and a pinch of salt, mixing well.
– In a separate bowl, combine the ground beef with the sautéed onion and rice mixture.
– Add the tomato paste, red pepper paste (if you like it spicy), soy sauce, cumin, chili powder, black pepper, chopped parsley, and a splash of water. Mix everything thoroughly.

3. **Stuff the Peppers:**
– Fill each bell pepper with the prepared filling mixture, packing it in gently.
– If desired, add chopped potatoes and meatballs to the pan for the kids.

4. **Prepare the Sauce:**
– In a bowl, mix together water, tomato paste, minced garlic, and soy sauce until well combined.

5. **Cook the Dish:**
– Place the stuffed peppers upright in a pan and pour the sauce mixture over them.
– Cover the pan and cook on the stovetop for about 30 minutes.
– Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). After 30 minutes on the stovetop, transfer the pan to the oven and cook for an additional 30 minutes, or until the bell peppers are golden brown.

6. **Serve:**
– For a delightful presentation, place garlic yogurt on the bottom of the serving plate, then add the stuffed bell peppers on top. Drizzle with the remaining sauce.

### Enjoy!
This dish is a comforting blend of flavors, and serving it with garlic yogurt adds a refreshing touch. Would you like to explore any side dishes or variations to complement this recipe?