Pulneni Chushki

Ingredients

• •6 red bell peppers, tops removed and seeded
• •1 lb ground pork
• •1/2 cup rice
• •1 onion, diced
• •1 carrot, diced
• •1 tsp paprika
• •1 tsp chubritsa (Bulgarian savory), or dried oregano and thyme
• •1 cup tomato sauce
• •Plain yogurt, for serving

Steps

1. 1.Preheat oven to 375°F. Sauté the onion and carrot in a little oil for 3-4 minutes until fragrant, then add the ground pork and cook, breaking it up, until it changes color.
2. 2.Mix the meat and vegetables with the rice, paprika, and chubritsa.
3. 3.Stuff each pepper about three-quarters full with the mixture and arrange them in a baking dish.
4. 4.Pour the tomato sauce around the peppers and bake covered for 45-50 minutes until the peppers are tender and the rice is cooked; serve with a spoonful of yogurt on top.