Etli Biber Dolma (Turkish Stuffed Peppers with Mince and Rice)
Sweet peppers stuffed with spiced beef and rice and gently cooked in tomato until soft and fragrant.
- Time1 hr 20
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £1.35 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Cut the tops off the peppers and keep them as lids. Scoop out the seeds. If using bell peppers, stand them upright in a deep pan.
- 2
Mix the mince, rinsed rice, onion, 1 tbsp of the tomato purée, the grated tomato, parsley, mint, paprika, salt, pepper and 1 tbsp of the oil. Squeeze it with your hands until evenly mixed.
- 3
Fill each pepper about three-quarters full, as the rice will swell. Put the lids back on.
- 4
Stand the peppers snugly in a deep pan with a lid. Stir the remaining purée and oil into the water and pour it around the peppers.
- 5
Bring to a simmer, cover and cook over a low heat for 45 minutes, until the rice is tender and the peppers are soft.
45 min - 6
Rest for 10 minutes with the lid on. Spoon the pan juices over and serve warm.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.