Description
These Moroccan Stuffed Peppers are a hearty and flavorful dish, perfect for Ramadan Iftar or a comforting family meal. Made with tender bell peppers stuffed with seasoned ground beef or lamb, mushrooms, and potatoes, then simmered in a fragrant tomato sauce, this dish is bursting with authentic Moroccan flavors. Serve it with warm bread or rice for a delicious and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Peppers: Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds. Set aside.
2️⃣ Cook the Filling: In a pan, heat olive oil and sauté onions, ground beef (or lamb), and mushrooms until fully cooked.
3️⃣ Add diced potatoes, parsley, coriander, and spices. Let the mixture cool slightly, then mix in the beaten egg to bind everything together.
4️⃣ Stuff the Peppers: Fill each pepper with the meat mixture and steam them for 15 minutes to soften.
5️⃣ Make the Sauce: In a separate pan, heat olive oil, then add minced garlic and blended tomatoes.
6️⃣ Stir in tomato paste, cumin, paprika, black pepper, and salt. Let simmer for 10 minutes until thickened.
7️⃣ Final Cooking: Place the steamed stuffed peppers into the tomato sauce and let them simmer for another 10–15 minutes.
8️⃣ Serve warm with crusty bread or rice and enjoy!
Notes
- You can use red or yellow bell peppers for a sweeter flavor.
- For a vegetarian option, replace meat with chickpeas or lentils.
- The sauce can be made spicier by adding harissa or cayenne pepper.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Moroccan, Arabic
