Greek Stuffed Peppers
This easy Greek Stuffed Peppers recipe takes a ground meat and rice mixture and combines that with traditional greek flavors like feta cheese, kalamata olives, spinach, and herbs like fresh parsley.
Ingredients
- 6-8 large bell peppers
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 15 ounces diced tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- ⅓ cup kalamata olives
- ½ cup feta cheese
- 1 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh mint, chopped
- 1 cup white rice, cooked
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Slice the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes. Set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef, diced onion and garlic over medium heat until the beef is browned and the onion is softened. Drain any excess fat.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes, lemon juice, parsley, dill, and mint. Cook for 1–2 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Add the spinach then stir in the cooked rice and mix until everything is well combined. Remove from heat and gently fold in the feta cheese and chopped olives.
- Stuff each pepper with the filling and place upright in a baking dish. Add a splash of water to the bottom of the dish to help steam the peppers.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30–35 minutes until the peppers are tender.
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Notes
- Choose Uniform Peppers: Select peppers that are similar in size so they cook evenly.
- Use Leftover Cooked Rice: This is a great way to use up leftover rice from a previous meal, cold rice works perfectly.
- Broil for a Finishing Touch: After baking, remove the foil and broil for 2-3 minutes if you like a slight char on the peppers or melted feta on top.
- Moisture Control: If the filling seems too dry, add a splash of broth or extra diced tomato juice to keep it moist.
- Vegetarian Option: Omit the ground beef and add more spinach, rice, and chickpeas or lentils for a hearty vegetarian version.
- Flavor Boost: A drizzle of tzatziki or a squeeze of extra lemon juice before serving adds a fresh, creamy finish.
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