Polneti Piperki
Полнети Пиперки (POL-neh-tee pi-PER-kee)
Stuffed Bell Peppers
Sweet bell peppers stuffed with a savory mix of rice and ground beef, simmered in tomato sauce until tender and bursting with flavor.
Nutrition & Info
Equipment Needed
Presentation Guide
Instructions
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1
Cut tops off peppers and remove seeds.
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2
Mix beef, rice, onion, paprika, parsley, salt, and pepper.
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3
Stuff peppers firmly and replace tops.
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4
Stand peppers upright in a pot.
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5
Pour passata and 200ml water around them.
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6
Cover and simmer on low 1 hour until rice and meat are cooked.
Did You Know?
Macedonian cooks save the pepper tops and place them back on like little hats, which helps steam the filling inside.
Chef's Notes
The Story Behind Polneti Piperki
Stuffed peppers are a pan-Balkan dish with deep Ottoman roots. The Macedonian version favors sweeter peppers and a generous dose of paprika in the filling, distinguishing it from neighboring versions.
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