Albanian Speca të Mbushura with Beef and Rice Stuffing

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Wash and cut the tops off the bell peppers, removing seeds.

2. 2

   In a skillet, sauté chopped onion and minced garlic until soft, about 5 minutes.

3. 3

   Add ground beef, cooking until browned; stir in cooked rice, paprika, salt, and pepper.

4. 4

   Fill each pepper with the beef and rice mixture, then place them upright in a baking dish.

5. 5

   Pour tomato sauce over the stuffed peppers and cover the dish with foil.

6. 6

   Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, then remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes.

7. 7

   Garnish with chopped parsley before serving warm.

Per serving