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Turkish Dolmas with Lamb and Tomato Sauce

Turkish stuffed vegetables filled with lamb and a rich tomato sauce, a popular dish in Turkish cuisine.

55 minutes4 servings
Turkish Dolmas with Lamb and Tomato Sauce
Photo: Benoît Prieur · CC0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cut the tops off the bell peppers and zucchini and remove the seeds.
  3. In a large bowl, mix ground lamb, cooked rice, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper.
  4. Stuff the vegetables with the meat mixture and place them in a baking dish.
  5. In a separate bowl, mix diced tomatoes, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  6. Pour the tomato sauce over the stuffed vegetables and add 1/4 cup water.
  7. Cover and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
  8. Serve warm.
  9. Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.

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