Baked stuffed bell peppers are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or a side dish. With their vibrant colors and savory flavors, these stuffed peppers are sure to impress your taste buds. Whether you prefer a classic filling of ground beef, rice, and vegetables or something more creative, there are endless possibilities when it comes to stuffing bell peppers. This article will provide you with a comprehensive guide to finding the best recipe for baked stuffed bell peppers, taking into consideration various dietary preferences, cooking methods, and flavor profiles.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
BAKED STUFFED MEXI- BELL PEPPERS
A southwest version with black beans and corn. The peppers are sliced lenghtwise for quicker cooking.
Provided by Lorac
Categories Peppers
Time 1h10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Heat oil in a large skillet, add onion and cook over medium heat until soft.
- Add garlic and beef, cook beef until no longer pink, breaking up meat with a spoon.
- Add tomatoes, basil, oregano, chili powder, salt and pepper, reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine rice, beans and corn.
- Add turkey mixture and 1 cup of cheese, mix to combine.
- Spoon stuffing into pepper halves and place in a baking dish.
- Add 1/4 cup water to the bottom of the dish, cover with foil and bake 30-40 minutes or until peppers are tender.
- Remove foil, top with remaining cheese and bake until cheese is melted.
BAKED STUFFED PEPPERS
Stuffed peppers recipe that I've come up with.
Provided by ptownruth
Categories Main Dish Recipes Stuffed Main Dish Recipes Stuffed Bell Pepper Recipes
Time 1h35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Chop enough reserved green pepper tops to equal 1/4 cup; discard remaining tops or use for another purpose. Set chopped pepper aside.
- Place hollowed-out green peppers in a microwave-safe dish; cover and cook in microwave until bright green and steaming, about 3 minutes. Set peppers aside.
- Cook and stir ground beef in a skillet with reserved chopped pepper tops and onion over medium heat until beef is browned, the juices run clear, and the onion is translucent, about 10 minutes; drain excess grease. Pour in diced tomatoes with their juice, rice, water, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover skillet, and simmer until rice is tender, about 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Stir cheese into ground beef-rice mixture and spoon mixture into precooked peppers. Set peppers upright in an 8x8-inch baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and the peppers are tender, about 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 453.7 calories, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 98.5 mg, Fat 23 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 29.8 g, SaturatedFat 11.3 g, Sodium 459.3 mg, Sugar 6.5 g
STUFFED MEXICAN PEPPERS
This is a recipe I came up with 20 years ago that has recently won me the grand prize in our paper's holiday recipe contest. It is my family's favorite meal. Serve with tortilla chips on the side.
Provided by Jasgirl
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 1h15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Place the ground beef into a skillet over medium heat, and brown the meat, breaking it apart into crumbles as it cooks, about 8 minutes. Drain excess fat. Stir in the taco seasoning, water, chili powder, cooked rice, salt, garlic salt, black pepper, and 1 can of tomato sauce; mix until thoroughly combined. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cut the bell peppers in half lengthwise, and remove stems, membranes, cores, and seeds. Place a steamer insert into a large saucepan, and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Cover, and bring the water to a boil over high heat. Place the peppers into the steamer insert, cover the pan, and steam until just tender, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Place the steamed peppers into the prepared baking dish, and fill lightly with the meat filling. Press 1 cube of Colby-Jack cheese into the center of the filling in each pepper, and spoon the remaining can of tomato sauce over the peppers. Cover the dish with aluminum foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the peppers are tender and the filling is hot, 25 to 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 321.8 calories, Carbohydrate 17.3 g, Cholesterol 73 mg, Fat 18.5 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 21.2 g, SaturatedFat 9.9 g, Sodium 1182.2 mg, Sugar 7.1 g
MEXICAN STUFFED PEPPERS
This nutritious yet economical summer meal makes the most of my home-grown peppers. I like to top it with sour cream and serve with tortilla chips and salsa, but it's wonderful on its own, too. -Kimberly Coleman, Columbia, South Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 55m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°. In a large skillet, cook and crumble beef over medium heat until no longer pink, 5-7 minutes; drain. Stir in tomatoes, rice mix and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until liquid is absorbed, 6-8 minutes., Cut and discard tops from peppers; remove seeds. Place peppers in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Place 1/3 cup beef mixture in each pepper; sprinkle each with 2 tablespoons cheese. Top with remaining rice mixture. Bake, covered, 25 minutes., Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, until cheese is melted and peppers are crisp-tender, 5-10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 301 calories, Fat 14g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 61mg cholesterol, Sodium 797mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 20g protein.
Tips:
- Choose the right bell peppers: Look for large, firm, and brightly colored bell peppers. Avoid any that are bruised or have soft spots.
- Prepare the bell peppers properly: Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and ribs. Rinse the bell peppers thoroughly and pat them dry.
- Use a flavorful filling: The filling is what will make your stuffed bell peppers special, so take the time to make it delicious. Use a variety of ingredients, such as ground beef, rice, beans, corn, and cheese.
- Season the filling well: Don't be afraid to use plenty of spices and herbs in your filling. This will help to give it a lot of flavor.
- Bake the stuffed bell peppers until they are tender: The cooking time will vary depending on the size of your bell peppers and the filling you are using. However, as a general rule, you should bake the stuffed bell peppers for about 30-45 minutes, or until they are tender.
Conclusion:
Baked stuffed bell peppers are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. They are also a great way to use up leftover ingredients. With so many different variations to choose from, there is sure to be a stuffed bell pepper recipe that everyone will love.
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