Stuffed capsicums with basmati rice
Ingredients: (serves 2)
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2 large capsicums, top chopped off
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1 large portobello mushroom (chopped into small pieces)
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350g lean beef mince
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1 can diced tomatoes
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1 large clove garlic
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1 tsp paprika
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2 tsp Italian herbs
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1 tsp oregano
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salt, pepper
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1/2 cup chicken or beef stock
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olive oil
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1 large cup basmati rice
Method:
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Heat oven to 200’
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In an oven safe dish place your capsicums with a little bit of olive oil & salt
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Roast in the oven on 180’ for about 20min or until almost soften
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Heat 1-2 tbsp of olive oil in a pan to medium heat
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Place garlic and beef mince in the pan, break up and keep turning
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Season with salt & pepper
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Once most of the pink has disappeared add diced tomatoes, spices, mushroom & stock. Simmer on low until most of the liquid has disappeared (20-30min)
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Stuff your capsicums with the sauce and put back in the oven for another 15min
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Cook the basmati rice as per instructions in the meantime
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Enjoy!
Nina Egenberger
Author