Ingredients with Measurements:
- 6 large bell peppers, halved and seeded
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup cooked rice
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
- 1/2 cup chopped ginanggang (grilled banana)
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Special equipment needed:
- Large skillet
- Baking dish
Step-by-step instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. In a large skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned.
3. Add onion and garlic to the skillet and cook until onion is translucent.
4. Stir in cooked rice, chopped tomatoes, chopped ginanggang, cilantro, salt, black pepper, paprika, cumin, and chili powder. Cook for 5 minutes.
5. Stuff each pepper half with the beef mixture and place in a baking dish.
6. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the top of each pepper half.
7. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until peppers are tender and cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Time:
Preparation time: 20 minutes
- Cooking time: 35 minutes
Temperature:
- Oven temperature: 375°F
Serving size:
- 6 servings
Nutritional information:
- Calories per serving: 290
- Total fat: 14g
- Saturated fat: 6g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
- Sodium: 620mg
- Total carbohydrate: 20g
- Dietary fiber: 4g
- Sugars: 8g
- Protein: 21g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- Ground beef: Ground turkey or chicken
- Cooked rice: Cooked quinoa or couscous
- Cheddar cheese: Monterrey Jack or Pepper Jack cheese
Variations:
- Vegetarian: Substitute ground beef with cooked lentils or black beans.
- Spicy: Add diced jalapeño peppers to the beef mixture.
- Mediterranean: Substitute ginanggang with chopped olives and feta cheese.
Tips and tricks:
- To make ginanggang, grill ripe bananas until charred and caramelized.
- Use a spoon to remove the seeds and membranes from the bell peppers to make them easier to stuff.
- Leftover stuffed peppers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Storage instructions:
- Store leftover stuffed peppers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheating instructions:
- Reheat stuffed peppers in the microwave or oven until heated through.
Presentation ideas:
- Serve stuffed peppers on a bed of rice or quinoa.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro or green onions.
Pairings:
- Serve with a side salad or roasted vegetables.
Suggested side dishes:
- Roasted sweet potatoes
- Grilled zucchini
- Caesar salad
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the peppers are not tender after baking, cover the baking dish with foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes.
Food safety advice:
- Make sure the ground beef is cooked to an internal temperature of 160°F to prevent foodborne illness.
Food history:
- Ginanggang is a popular street food in the Philippines made from grilled bananas.
Flavor profiles:
- Savory, slightly sweet, and smoky.
Serving suggestions:
- Serve hot as a main dish.
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Region: Philippine