Veal-Stuffed Peppers Tomato Sauce (Print Version)

Bell peppers filled with veal and cheese bake in bright tomato sauce for a satisfying dinner centerpiece.

# Ingredients:

→ Cherry Tomato Sauce

01 - 1 small onion, chopped
02 - 30 ml (2 tbsp) olive oil, plus more for cooking
03 - 30 ml (2 tbsp) tomato paste
04 - 420 g (3 cups) small cherry tomatoes
05 - 125 ml (1/2 cup) chicken broth

→ Peppers

06 - 2 slices of white sandwich bread, torn
07 - 60 ml (1/4 cup) milk
08 - 450 g (1 lb) ground veal
09 - 70 g (1 cup) freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
10 - 10 g (1/4 cup) chopped flat-leaf parsley
11 - 2.5 ml (1/2 tsp) salt
12 - 1 ml (1/4 tsp) dried oregano
13 - 1 ml (1/4 tsp) crushed chili flakes
14 - 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
15 - 1 egg
16 - 3 yellow or orange bell peppers, halved and seeded

# Steps:

01 - In a large ovenproof skillet over medium heat, soften the onion in the oil. Add the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute, stirring with a wooden spoon. Add the cherry tomatoes and broth. Bring to a boil. Season with salt and pepper. Keep warm off the heat.
02 - Place the rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F).
03 - In a food processor, finely chop the bread into crumbs. Transfer to a large bowl. Stir in the milk and let it soak for 1 minute.
04 - Add the ground veal, Parmesan cheese, parsley, salt, oregano, chili flakes, garlic, and egg to the soaked breadcrumbs and mix well with your hands.
05 - Season each pepper half with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
06 - With lightly oiled hands, shape the meat mixture into 6 balls. Place the balls inside the peppers, pressing lightly.
07 - Place the peppers, stuffed side up, in the cherry tomato sauce. Drizzle the meat with a little olive oil. Bake for 45 minutes.
08 - Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese before serving. Serve the peppers with cherry tomato sauce and rice if desired.

# Helpful Notes:

01 - These stuffed peppers can be made entirely from organic ingredients. The caramelized stuffing and the acidity of the sauce create a delicious balance of flavors.

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