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Toscani Stuffed Peppers

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A classic Tuscan dish, rich in flavor and authentic ingredients.

⏱️ 20 min prep + 30 min cottura · 4 porzioni · facile

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Ingredients

  • 4 red bell peppers
  • 200g ground beef
  • 1 onion
  • 1 zucchini
  • 1 tablespoon garlic
  • 200g grated pecorino cheese
  • 100ml beef broth
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Olive oil

Method

  1. Prepare the peppers by cutting off the top and removing the seeds.
  2. In a well-oiled pan, sauté the finely chopped onion and garlic.
  3. Add the ground beef and cook until fully cooked.
  4. Slice the zucchini thinly and add it to the pan with the beef.
  5. In another bowl, mix the grated pecorino cheese with the beef broth.
  6. Pack the meat and zucchini mixture into each pepper.
  7. Pour the cheese mixture over the peppers.
  8. Preheat the oven to 180°C and bake for about 30-35 minutes or until the peppers are soft and the cheese is golden.

The story

Stuffed peppers are a traditional Tuscan dish, popular during autumn festivals when peppers are in abundance.

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