Stuffed bell peppers in Greek style
Description
The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. Thanks to the rich meat filling with vegetables, these stuffed peppers are very filling and can be served not only as a side dish but also as a main course. The finished dish can be served at the table.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Thaw the spinach, squeeze out excess water, and dry with paper towels. Grate the zucchini on a coarse grater to yield 2 cups. Finely chop the onion to yield 1 cup. Lightly beat the egg. Finely chop the tomatoes. Crumble the feta cheese. Cut the bell peppers in half lengthwise, remove the seeds and inner membranes. Preheat the oven to 175°C. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, chopped spinach, grated zucchini, minced onion, beaten egg, oregano, salt, and a few pinches of black pepper. Mix thoroughly.
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Step 2
2. Place the halved bell peppers into a baking dish. Fill each pepper with the meat stuffing.
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Step 3
3. Pour tomatoes over the top and sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese.
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Step 4
4. Cover the peppers with foil and bake in the oven for 30 minutes. Then remove the foil and continue baking until the meat mixture is fully cooked and the bell peppers are tender, about 25 minutes more. Serve the dish with a green salad.