Bolognese Stuffed Peppers

INGREDIENTS:

• 4 large bell peppers
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 small onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 300g ground beef or pork
• 1 cup cooked rice
• 1,5 cups Bolognese sauce TM SMACHNA KUHNYA
• 1/2 cup water or broth
• Salt & black pepper (to taste)
• 1 cup shredded cheese

METHOD OF PREPARATION:

1. Preheat the oven to 190°C.
2. Cut the bell peppers in half, remove seeds, and place them cut-side up in a baking dish.
3. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
4. Add onion and sauté for 3–4 minutes until soft. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
5. Add the minced meat and cook for 5–7 minutes, breaking it up until browned.
6. Stir in cooked rice and Bolognese sauce. Mix well.
7. Simmer for 5 minutes, adding water or broth if the mixture is too thick.
8. Season with salt & black pepper to taste.
9. Spoon the filling into each pepper half, pressing down gently.
10. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
11. Remove the foil and sprinkle shredded cheese on top of each stuffed pepper.
12. Bake uncovered for another 10–15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and golden.
13. Let the stuffed peppers rest for 5 minutes before serving.