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Stuffed Peppers — traditional dish from Zagreb, Croatia
Main course Meat

Food Flavour DNA

Nutritional Values

🔥580kcal
💪38gProtein
🌾55gCarbs
🥑20gFat
🌿8gFibre
⚖️350 gServing

* Per serving · 350 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten

Stuffed Peppers

How to order / say it
Say it Punjene Paprike — [POON-yeh-neh pa-PREE-keh]
Order I'd like the stuffed peppers, please.
Locally Molim vas punjene paprike.
Say locally

Bell peppers stuffed with a savory meat and rice mixture, simmered in tomato sauce.

Why try it?

This dish is a staple in Croatian homes, showcasing the use of fresh, seasonal produce and hearty flavors that reflect homely comfort. It's often linked with warm family gatherings and traditional Sunday lunches, representing the essence of Croatian hospitality.

How it tastes

The peppers are tender, filled with a rich and flavorful meat mixture. The tomato sauce adds a subtle sweetness and tanginess, balancing the savory filling. The overall taste is hearty and comforting, with a pleasingly soft texture.

Origin & History — first documented: 1850

Stuffed peppers are a common dish across Central Europe and have been part of the Croatian culinary tradition since at least the 19th century. The dish became popular due to its economical use of ingredients and the ability to adapt to local produce available.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥕 4 large bell peppers
  • 🥩 300 g ground beef
  • 🌾 100 g rice
  • 🧄 1 medium onion
  • 🧄 2 cloves garlic
  • 🥣 500 ml tomato sauce
  • 🧂 1 tsp paprika
  • 🧂 to taste salt
  • 🧂 to taste pepper

Method

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 180°C. Hollow out the bell peppers.
  2. 2 Cook rice until partially done; mix with beef, onion, garlic, salt, paprika, and pepper.
  3. 3 Stuff each pepper with the meat mixture and place in a baking dish.
  4. 4 Pour tomato sauce over the peppers; cover and bake for 45 minutes until the peppers are soft.
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