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Traditional Turkish Biber Dolma

Name: Traditional Turkish Biber Dolma
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Turkish
Ingredients: 8 large bell peppers; 2 cups cooked rice; 1/2 pound ground lamb; 1/2 onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 can crushed tomatoes; 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped; 1 teaspoon cumin; Salt and pepper to taste; Olive oil

A flavorful dish of bell peppers stuffed with a mix of rice, meat, and aromatic spices.

40 minutes4 servings

Method

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Core the peppers, removing the seeds and membranes.
In a bowl, mix the ground lamb, rice, onion, garlic, crushed tomatoes, dill, cumin, salt, and pepper.
Pack the mixture into the peppers.
Place in a baking dish, drizzle with olive oil, and bake for 25-30 minutes.
Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.

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