GEFÜLLTER PFEFFERAUFLAUF

It seems like you’re interested in a recipe for a German dish called “Gefüllter Pfefferauflauf,” which translates to stuffed pepper casserole. Here’s a simple recipe for you:Ingredients:

4 large bell peppers (any color)1 cup cooked rice (white or brown)1 lb ground beef or a mix of beef and pork1 onion, finely chopped2 cloves garlic, minced1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes1 cup grated cheese (Gouda, Emmental, or your choice)1 teaspoon dried oregano1 teaspoon dried thymeSalt and pepper to tasteOlive oil for cooking

For the Sauce:

2 cups tomato passata (strained tomatoes)1 teaspoon sugarSalt and pepper to taste1 teaspoon dried basil

Instructions:

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).Prepare the Peppers:

Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes.If the peppers don’t stand up on their own, slice a small piece off the bottom to create a flat base.

Prepare the Filling:

In a pan, heat olive oil over medium heat.Sauté the chopped onions until they become translucent, then add the minced garlic and cook for another minute.Add the ground beef (or beef/pork mix) and cook until browned. Season with salt, pepper, oregano, and thyme.Stir in the cooked rice and diced tomatoes. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to blend.Remove the mixture from heat and let it cool slightly.

Stuff the Peppers:

Stuff each bell pepper with the meat and rice mixture, pressing down gently to pack the filling.Place the stuffed peppers in a baking dish.

Prepare the Sauce:

In a bowl, mix together the tomato passata, sugar, salt, pepper, and dried basil.Pour the sauce over the stuffed peppers.

Bake:

Sprinkle grated cheese over the top of each stuffed pepper.Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for about 30-35 minutes.Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes or until the cheese is golden and bubbly.

Serve:

Carefully remove the stuffed peppers from the oven.Allow them to cool for a few minutes before serving.Garnish with fresh herbs if desired and enjoy your Gefüllter Pfefferauflauf!

This dish pairs well with a side salad or crusty bread. Guten Appetit!