Peppers stuffed with meatballs and rice… a most delicious dish.

1. Wash the peppers and cut off the tops. Remove the seeds carefully.
2. In a large bowl, mix the ground beef, rice, onion, garlic, 1 tablespoon tomato paste, paprika, salt, black pepper, parsley, and olive oil.
3. Stuff each pepper with the meat and rice mixture, leaving a little space at the top because the rice will expand while cooking.
4. Arrange the stuffed peppers in a deep pan over a layer of tomato sauce.
5. Mix the remaining tomato paste with the grated tomatoes and 2 cups of water. Pour the sauce around the peppers.
6. Cover the pan and cook over low heat for about 45–50 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the peppers are soft.
7. Spoon some sauce over the peppers before serving and garnish with chopped parsley.

Serving Suggestion

Serve hot with yogurt, fresh bread, or a simple salad.

A rich, comforting dish with juicy peppers, flavorful meatballs, and perfectly cooked rice inside.