Peppers Stuffed with Beef and Bulgur Wheat

Ingrédients

• 6 bell peppers
• 90 g bulgur wheat
• 350 g minced beef
• 2 Tbsp of tomato puree
• 1 onion (chopped)
• 2 garlic cloves (chopped)
• Salt to taste
• Pepper to taste
• A pinch of dried thyme
• cumin to taste
• paprika to taste
• A splash of sunflower oil
• A handful of chopped parsley to garnish
• cheddar cheese (optional)

Préparation

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 200 degrees Celsius. Meanwhile, chop off the tops of 6 bell peppers and clear out the insides.

2. 2

   Dice 1 onion, chop 2 garlic cloves and heat up some sunflower oil in a frying pan. Add the chopped onions and garlic, and cook them for a few minutes until they start to turn golden brown.

3. 3

   Add 350g of minced beef (use minced turkey for a leaner option), and add salt and pepper to taste. Top with some dried thyme, as well as cumin powder and paprika to taste. Stir the ingredients together and let it cook for about 1 minute.

4. 4

   Add 2 Tbsp of tomato puree to the mix. Stir it well, then slowly add ½ - 1 cup of water. Bring it to a boil and add the bulgur wheat. Let it cook on a low heat for 5-7 minutes.

5. 5

   Scoop the beef mixture into each pepper and bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes.

6. 6

   Optional: Add cheese on top halfway through the bake.

7. 7

   Sprinkle with parsley and enjoy!