Beef and Rice Stuffed Capsicums

About this recipe

Stuffed capsicums are colourful, balanced and easy to portion. Lean beef mince is cooked with onion, garlic, tomato and spices, mixed with rice, then spooned into capsicum halves and baked until tender. A little cheese on top makes them kid-friendly.

Method

1. 1

   Step 1

   Heat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan-forced). Place the capsicum halves cut-side up in a baking dish.

   200°C

2. 2

   Step 2

   Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat. Cook the onion for 3 minutes, then add the garlic and mince and brown for 6 minutes.

   9 min

3. 3

   Step 3

   Stir in the spices and tomatoes and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir through the cooked rice and spinach and season.

   5 min

4. 4

   Step 4

   Fill the capsicums with the mixture, add 3 tablespoons water to the dish and cover with foil. Bake for 20 minutes.

   20 min200°C

5. 5

   Step 5

   Remove the foil, top with mozzarella and bake for 10 minutes more until golden. Scatter with parsley.

   10 min200°C