Pimientos Rellenos
Sweet peppers filled with spiced beef and rice, baked in a rich tomato sauce.
- Time1 hr 15
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.82 a head
- Oven190°C (170°C fan)
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
Heat the oven to 190°C (170°C fan). Remove the seeds from the peppers and stand them upright in a baking dish.
- 2
Heat the oil in a pan and cook the onion and garlic for 6 minutes. Add the mince and brown for 6 minutes.
12 min - 3
Stir in the paprika, rice, half the tomatoes and the parsley. Season with black pepper.
- 4
Spoon the filling into the peppers and put the tops back on.
- 5
Mix the remaining tomatoes with the stock and pour around the peppers. Bake for 45 minutes until soft and slightly charred.
45 min - 6
Spoon the sauce over each pepper to serve.
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