Armenian · Armenia
Armenian Stuffed Cucumbers
Cucumbers filled with a mixture of rice, meat, and herbs.
40 minutes4 servings
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the cucumbers in half lengthwise and remove the seeds.
- In a pan, cook ground beef, onion, and garlic until browned.
- Add rice, herbs, salt, and pepper, and mix well.
- Stuff the cucumbers with the mixture and place in a baking dish.
- Pour a little water into the dish and cover with foil.
- Bake for 25 minutes until the cucumbers are tender.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
- Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.
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