Stuffed peppers baked in the oven
Description
Stuffed peppers baked in the oven, prepared according to this recipe, are notably different from traditional versions. The filling contains no meat at all, although you can certainly add beef or chicken mince if desired.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. First, wash and clean the peppers - remove the seeds, stems, and core.
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Step 2
2. Did you know how to make stuffed peppers baked in the oven really tender? You need to pre-boil them in salted water for about 3 minutes. Then carefully remove and dry them.
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Step 3
3. While the peppers are cooling, you can prepare the potatoes. Peel them and cut into small cubes.
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Step 4
4. Peel the onion and garlic and chop them finely. Pour a little vegetable oil into a frying pan and add the onion first, followed by the garlic after 3 minutes. Fry until golden brown.
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Step 5
5. Add the potatoes to the fried vegetables in the pan. Pour in the milk and broth. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and add one or two sprigs of thyme. Simmer over low heat for about 15 minutes. The potatoes should become tender but not fall apart.
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Step 6
6. After cooking, add chopped green onions, parsley, and paprika to the potatoes. Gently mix to avoid turning the mixture into a puree.
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Step 7
7. Grate a small amount of cheese on a fine grater and add it to the filling. If desired, the stuffed pepper baked in the oven at home can be supplemented with other vegetables to taste.
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Step 8
8. The finished filling should be tightly stuffed into the peppers and placed in a baking dish.
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Step 9
9. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese on top and bake in a preheated oven for about 25 minutes.