In a bowl, combine 300 g of ground beef, 1 finely diced onion, 3 handfuls of cleaned and rinsed rice, 1 heaping tablespoon of tomato paste (domates salçası), 2 handfuls of chopped parsley, 1 pinch of dried mint and black pepper, 1 dessert spoon (about 2 tsp) of salt, and 1 tea glass (about 100 ml / 1/3 cup + 1 tbsp) of water, and mix everything together. Clean and rinse the 12 bell peppers. Fill each pepper with the prepared mixture and arrange them upright in a pot that has been spread with 1 dessert spoon (about 2 tsp) of tomato paste on the bottom, making sure they won't tip over. Place 1 tablespoon of margarine between the stuffed bell peppers. Add water up to halfway up the peppers, add a pinch of salt to the water, and cook until the peppers are tender. Serve with yogurt. Enjoy!…

Cooking Tip

If you peel 1 potato, cut it in half, and place it on the bottom of the pot, the peppers won't tip over and absorb water. This way the filling will stay nicely separated, giving you a more delicious result.

About This Recipe

Peppers Relieve Pain

They contain a compound called capsaicin, which helps increase heat in the body. For this reason, peppers are highly beneficial in reducing sprains, spasms, and similar aches. Simply dropping a few drops of pepper oil onto the aching area is sufficient.

Peppers Are Good for Brain Health

Thanks to an acid called carnosic acid found in their content, peppers help protect memory health. They also support healthier and more controlled brain function. It is even known that they play an important role in protecting mental health.

Pepper Is the Greatest Cancer Fighter

As a result of joint research conducted by the University of Nottingham and the American Association for Cancer Research, it was shared that white pepper destroys some cancerous cells. It is also said to be beneficial for prostate cancer. However, research is of course still ongoing.

Pepper Is the Enemy of Migraines

Placing some dried peppers in a pot, boiling them, and then inhaling the steam relieves migraine pain. Of course, you should not suffer from asthma or similar conditions in order to inhale this steam.

Pepper Is a Natural Shield Against Coughs

Mixing a piece of pepper with honey and consuming it increases heat production in the body and provides an effect against coughs. With this method, both the treatment of coughs and the treatment of the common cold are achieved.

Today we've prepared our delicious Stuffed Bell Peppers (Biber Dolması) recipe for you. You should definitely also try our Olive Oil Stuffed Bell Peppers recipe sometime. Bon appétit!