Halal BBQ Stuffed Peppers

Halal BBQ Stuffed Peppers are vibrant and flavorful bell peppers, filled with a savory mixture of spiced ground beef, rice, and BBQ sauce, baked to perfection. This dish combines the essence of American barbecue with a halal twist, making it a delightful and hearty meal for any occasion.

Ingredients

• 2 large bell peppers - any color
• 200 grams ground halal beef
• 100 grams cooked rice
• 50 grams onion - finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic - minced
• 50 grams BBQ sauce
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 30 grams shredded cheese (optional)
• Fresh parsley - for garnish

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes. Set aside.
3. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté until the onion is translucent.
4. Add the ground halal beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula.
5. Stir in the cooked rice, BBQ sauce, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix well and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
6. Stuff the prepared bell peppers with the beef and rice mixture, pressing down gently to pack them in.
7. Place the stuffed peppers upright in a baking dish. If using, sprinkle shredded cheese on top of each pepper.
8. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
9. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and the cheese is bubbly.
10. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 480
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 45 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 6 g
• Sodium: 680 mg
• Cholesterol: 80 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 8 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• Provides a good source of protein from halal beef.
• Rich in vitamins and antioxidants from bell peppers.

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