Stuffed Peppers - Greek Style. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. In Greek style stuffed peppers (and throughout the Mediterranean) the peppers must be cooked until fully tender, they can not be crunchy or taste raw in any way.
On large cutting board slice bell peppers vertically, then gut of seeds.
Replace tops of tomatoes and peppers.
Gemista (Greek stuffed peppers and tomatoes) work amazingly well as a vegetarian recipe by leaving out the mince meat - but either way it comes out delicious.
You can cook Stuffed Peppers - Greek Style using 17 ingredients and 6 steps. Here is how you cook it.
Ingredients of Stuffed Peppers - Greek Style
- It's 8 of Bell Peppers, any color.
- Prepare 1 lb of Ground Pork.
- You need 1 lb of Ground Beef.
- Prepare 1 cup of White rice, cooked.
- Prepare 2 tbsp of Extra Virgin olive oil.
- It's 2 large of Yellow Onions, chopped.
- It's 3 clove of Garlic, chopped.
- It's 1 cup of Dry White wine or Chicken stock.
- It's 1 can of Tomato paste 8oz.
- It's 2 packages of Feta cheese 4oz..
- Prepare 2 tbsp of Parsley, fresh chopped.
- You need 2 tbsp of Greek Oregano, fresh chopped.
- Prepare 1 tbsp of Thyme, fresh chopped.
- It's 1 cup of Kalamata Olives, chopped.
- It's 2 cup of Mozzarella, shredded.
- It's 1 of Cinnamon stick.
- Prepare of Salt & Pepper.
Greek stuffed peppers range from a vegetarian's delight to a carnivorous fix, they are pretty easy to make and are brilliant for feeding the family. Thank you so much for such a great recipe. I love Greek food and stuffed peppers were always my favourite. We go to Greece Every year so I had lots of yemistas over the years and I have to say this one is possibly The Best.
Stuffed Peppers - Greek Style instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F | Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil | Cut tops off the Bell peppers, clean and remove seeds | Cook peppers in boiling water for 5 minutes than drain..
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat | Cook onions until translucent season with Salt & Pepper | Add garlic cook for another 2 mins | Place onions and garlic in a medium bowl off to the side to cool..
- Place pork/beef in skillet with the cinnamon stick | Season with Salt & Pepper and Cook until evenly brown | Drain grease then mix in wine and tomato paste | Turn down heat to Low and continue cooking for another 20 - 30 mins covered..
- Transfer pork/beef into a large bowl and mix in the onions/garlic and the remaining ingredients | Stuff peppers with the mixture add Mozzarella on top and arrange in a baking dish | Cover with aluminum foil..
- Bake for 1 hour | Remove foil and continue baking 10 minutes, until the tops are lightly browned..
- Bon Appétit :).
Love the combination of capers and raisins. Gemista or yemista (which in Greek means 'filled with') is a traditional recipe for Greek stuffed tomatoes and/or other vegetables that are baked, until soft and nicely browned. The traditional Greek recipe for Gemista can be either vegetarian (which in my opinion is the best!), where the Gemista are filled with rice, chopped vegetables and. A tasty Greek twist on the classic stuffed peppers. This vibrant version is packed with all the delicious flavours of the Mediterranean including sundried tomatoes and creamy feta cheese.