Croatian Stuffed Green Peppers (“Punjena Paprika”)

1. 1

   Wash green peppers and cut the stem part to open a hole and to remove seeds part.

2. 2

   Saute finely minced onion on lard. When transparent remove from heat and add grounded beef and pork.

3. 3

   Cook rice until half done and add into meat. Also add 1 whole egg, salt and pepper. Mix well into a compact stuffing.

4. 4

   Stuff each green pepper with stuffing until full (Surplus of stuffing use as meat balls to cook with peppers).

5. 5

   In a pot melt lard and saute flour until brownish. Add tomato strained juice, salt and sugar. Add water if needed.

6. 6

   Roast each green pepper in a frying pan on some oil making sure they don't over burn. Put each peppers into a sauce and cook 60 minutes. At the end you can add sour cream.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.