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Stuffed Bell Peppers (Classic Ukrainian Recipe)
Stuffed bell peppers are a great way to enjoy one of the most flavorful veggies. Stuffed with a savory mixture of beef and buckwheat, these peppers are sure to satisfy.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 6 People
Calories: 329 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American , Ukrainian
Ingredients
- 1 lb thinly sliced beef
- 3 large bell peppers
- 1 lb mushrooms sliced
- 1 large onion
- 2 cup diced carrots
- 2 cups cooked buckwheat
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp pepper adjust to taste
- 1 tbsp salt adjust to taste
Instructions
- Slice the bell pepper into two pieces. Remove the seeds from the pepper. Dice carrots and onions into small squares.
- Cut beef into small, thin pieces. Preheat oiled skillet on high heat. Cook beef until it gets a golden color. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sautee carrots and onions until they soften. Add sliced mushrooms and continue cooking until all the ingredients are golden.
- Add buckwheat and beef to the skillet, season with salt and pepper. Stir to combine everything together.
- Fill each one of the peppers with the cooked buckwheat filling.
- Bake for 35 minutes at 370F. Place slice of cheese on each pepper, cook for another 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
329kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
21g
(7%)
Protein
16g
(32%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
54mg
(18%)
Sodium
1248mg
(52%)
Potassium
542mg
(15%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
8991IU
(180%)
Vitamin C
80mg
(89%)
Calcium
40mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6People
Amount Per Serving
Calories 329
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 329kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 54mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 1248mg | 52% |
| Potassium | 542mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 8991IU | 180% |
| Vitamin C | 80mg | 89% |
| Calcium | 40mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.