Name: Authentic Speca të Mbushura me Oriz Recipe
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 60 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Albania
Ingredients: 6 large bell peppers (any color, preferably red, yellow, or green); 1 cup long-grain white rice, uncooked; 1 lb (450g) ground beef or lamb (or a mix); 1 large onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped; 1/4 cup fresh dill, finely chopped (optional, but traditional); 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus extra for drizzling; 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste); 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional); 2 cups tomato sauce (passata or pureed tomatoes); 1 cup water or vegetable broth; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional, for topping); Fresh parsley for garnish

Speca të Mbushura me Oriz Albania

Bell peppers stuffed with rice, minced meat, and herbs, baked in tomato sauce.

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