Best 11 Mamaws Stuffed Peppers Recipes

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Welcome to the culinary world of flavors, where the aroma of bell peppers filled with a savory stuffing tantalizes your senses. This article embarks on a journey to discover the secrets behind the iconic dish known as "Mamaw's Stuffed Peppers". Get ready to explore a symphony of textures and tastes as we delve into the art of crafting this classic comfort food. From selecting the perfect peppers to mastering the art of crafting a flavorful stuffing, we'll guide you through each step, ensuring that your next attempt at Mamaw's Stuffed Peppers becomes a culinary masterpiece.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

MOM'S STUFFED BELL PEPPERS



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What I love most about these stuffed peppers is that the meat goes in uncooked, so it forms kind of a solid "meatball" in the pepper. I think these are much better than the stuffed peppers where the meat is cooked first and stays "loose". If someone in your family does not like peppers, make some meatballs from the mixture and drop them in the pot along with the stuffed peppers. Enjoy!

Provided by Karen..

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h5m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 -6 green peppers
1 lb ground beef
1 cup cooked white rice
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 egg
2 small onions, chopped
1 tablespoon butter
1 (32 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can condensed tomato soup

Steps:

  • Cut the top section of the peppers off and discard.
  • Remove seeds and rinse the inside of peppers.
  • Parboil peppers until slightly tender.
  • Saute onions in butter until tender.
  • Combine ground beef, cooked rice, egg, salt, pepper and half of the sauteed onions.
  • Stuff each pepper with the ground beef mixture.
  • Place stuffed peppers in a stock pot or dutch oven.
  • Combine crushed tomatoes and tomato soup and pour on top of the peppers.
  • Sprinkle the remaining sauteed onions on top of peppers.
  • Bring to a boil and then reduce heat.
  • Stir GENTLY occasionally.
  • Simmer for about 45 minutes or until meat is no longer pink.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 503, Fat 22.5, SaturatedFat 9.2, Cholesterol 131.2, Sodium 1291.7, Carbohydrate 48.8, Fiber 8, Sugar 10.4, Protein 30.1

MR. JOHN'S MEAT-STUFFED BELL PEPPERS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h7m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 green bell peppers, tops cut away and seeds removed
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup finely chopped yellow onions
1/2 cup finely chopped green bell peppers
1/2 pound ground beef
1/2 pound ground pork
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley leaves
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Pinch red pepper flakes
2 cups cooked long or medium-grain white rice
8 ounces tomato sauce
Water

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a large pot of boiling water, parboil the peppers until just tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and dry on paper towels.
  • In a large saute pan or skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the onions and chopped bell peppers and cook, stirring, until soft, about 3 minutes. Add the beef, pork, garlic, parsley, salt, black pepper, and pepper flakes. Cook until the meat is browned, stirring with a heavy wooden spoon to break up the lumps, about 6 minutes. Add the rice and tomato sauce and stir well. Remove from the heat and adjust the seasoning, to taste.
  • Pour enough water into a baking dish to just cover the bottom, about 1/8-inch deep. Stuff the bell peppers with the rice mixture and place in the baking dish. Bake until the peppers are very tender and the filling is heated through, 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and let rest for 10 minutes before serving.

THE BEST STUFFED PEPPERS



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We've made this classic easier and faster by using the microwave to par-cook the peppers, saving you about 45 minutes of cook time! This is a great recipe to use up leftover rice. Be sure to really pile in the filling (mounding it is ok) as it will shrink as it cooks.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 large red, orange or yellow bell peppers
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound ground beef
2 medium onions, chopped
4 cloves garlic, finely grated
2 teaspoons thyme leaves
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 plum tomatoes, cored and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 cup dry white wine
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
2 cups cooked rice
2 cups shredded Muenster cheese

Steps:

  • If your peppers don't sit upright on your cutting board, trim about 1/8-inch off the bottoms to even them out so they can stand without falling over. Cut the top off each pepper about 1/2-inch down. Remove and discard the stems, then finely chop the remaining flesh from the tops. Scoop out the seeds and as much of the membranes as you can. Place the peppers in a large microwave-safe bowl with 1/2 cup water. Cover with plastic wrap and microwave on high power for 12 minutes. Carefully uncover and let them sit until ready to assemble.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Spread the beef in an even layer and cook undisturbed until lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Toss and continue to cook, breaking up any clumps with the back of a spoon and scraping up any browned bits from the pan until the meat is lightly browned all over, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer the browned meat to a large bowl with a slotted spoon.
  • Reduce the heat to medium. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and add the reserved chopped peppers, onions, garlic, thyme, 4 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender but not browned, 10 to 12 minutes. Add the tomatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, until falling apart and much of the liquid has evaporated, about 7 minutes.
  • Stir in the tomato paste and cook, stirring constantly until brick red colored, about 1 minute. Stir in the wine and cook until the mixture is reduced, very thick and no smell of alcohol remains, 6 to 8 minutes. Add the broth and bring to a boil. Transfer to the bowl with the beef. Stir in the rice until completely combined. (The mixture will be wet.) Season with salt and pepper.
  • Arrange a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 450 degrees F.
  • Place the peppers cut-side up in a 13-by-9-inch baking dish. Spoon the filling into the peppers, gently pressing it in with the back of a spoon. Be careful not to overstuff and split the sides of the peppers. Bake for 15 minutes. Then top with the cheese and continue baking until the filling is heated through and the cheese is browned in spots, 10 to 12 minutes.

CLASSIC STUFFED PEPPERS



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Classic stuffed peppers are pared down for two, and the result is a savory and satisfying dish that tastes so delicious, you'll want to double the recipe and serve it to guests. Field editor Donna Brockett of Kingfisher, Oklahoma shared this recipe.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 medium green peppers
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 cup meatless spaghetti sauce, divided
1/4 cup uncooked instant rice
1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Dash pepper
1/2 pound uncooked lean ground beef

Steps:

  • Cut tops off peppers and discard; remove seeds. In a large saucepan, cook peppers in boiling water for 5 minutes. Drain and rinse in cold water., In a bowl, combine the egg, 1/4 cup of the spaghetti sauce, rice, onion, salt, Worcestershire sauce and pepper. Crumble beef over the mixture and mix well. Stuff into peppers. Place in an ungreased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Pour the remaining sauce over peppers. Cover and bake at 350° for 50-55 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 375 calories, Fat 15g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 146mg cholesterol, Sodium 987mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 30g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

STUFFED PEPPERS



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This staple recipe for stuffed peppers is packed with lean turkey sausage, couscous, and Monterey Jack cheese for a hearty and healthy meal that everyone will love.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
12 ounces fresh chicken or turkey sausage, removed from casing
1 can (14 1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes
3/4 cup couscous
4 red bell peppers (about 2 pounds), halved lengthwise, seeds and ribs removed
1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (about 2 ounces)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Cook until onion is translucent, about 3 minutes.
  • Add sausage, and cook, breaking up with the back of a spoon, until lightly browned, about 4 minutes. Add tomatoes and 1 cup water; cook until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in couscous.
  • Fill pepper halves with couscous mixture. Arrange peppers in a baking dish just large enough to hold them. Add 1/2 cup water. Cover with aluminum foil, and bake until peppers are tender, 35 to 40 minutes. Remove foil, and sprinkle with cheese. Return to oven and bake, uncovered, until cheese has melted and peppers are very tender, 10 to 15 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 442 g, Fat 16 g, Protein 25 g

AMANDA'S STUFFED PEPPERS



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A delicious option on stuffed peppers. If you don't like the rice in regular stuffed peppers you will love this one!

Provided by Amanda

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound ground beef
½ cup bread crumbs
½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
3 cloves garlic, chopped
¾ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 egg, lightly beaten
6 white mushrooms, chopped
½ small onion, finely chopped
4 bell peppers, tops cut off and seeded
1 (26 ounce) can spaghetti sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 9x13 inch baking dish with aluminum foil.
  • In a large bowl, mix together ground beef, bread crumbs, Italian seasoning, garlic, 1/2 cup of the mozzarella cheese, 1/2 cup of the Parmesan cheese, egg, onion and mushrooms. Spoon mixture evenly into the seeded bell peppers. Replace tops. Place stuffed peppers in lined baking dish.
  • Bake in preheated oven for one hour, or until meat stuffing is cooked through. Remove from oven and discard pepper tops.
  • Sprinkle tops of peppers with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Return dish to oven until cheese is melted, about two minutes.
  • In a saucepan, heat spaghetti sauce on stove over medium heat, stirring regularly. When sauce begins to steam, remove from heat and pour over top of peppers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 608.3 calories, Carbohydrate 46.1 g, Cholesterol 143.6 mg, Fat 29.1 g, Fiber 8.2 g, Protein 40.1 g, SaturatedFat 12.5 g, Sodium 1350.2 mg, Sugar 22 g

MOM'S STUFFED PEPPERS



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Give this American comfort food classic an Italian-American twist with ground beef, Parmesan, basil, and tomato sauce.

Provided by Adriana Trigiani

Categories     HarperCollins     Bell Pepper     Ground Beef     Dinner     Parmesan     Garlic     Parsley

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

The filling:
1 pound ground beef, browned
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 cup fine bread crumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
4 tablespoons chopped Italian parsley
3 fresh basil leaves, finely chopped
1 cup fresh tomatoes, precooked (or canned tomatoes)
2 eggs
4 tablespoons olive oil
To assemble:
8 medium peppers, stemmed, cored, and seeded
1 tablespoon olive oil for drizzling over peppers before baking
1 cup tomato sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  • Combine the beef with all the other filling ingredients, then stuff the peppers all the way to the top. It's fine if the peppers bulge a bit.
  • Stand the peppers on end in a casserole dish and drizzle the olive oil over them. Bake at 400°F for 15 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 375°F and pour the tomato sauce around them. Continue baking until the peppers brown, about 30 minutes. Bring to the table in the casserole dish and serve.

SUMMER STUFFED PEPPERS



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Growing up and living in the Willamette Valley of Oregon, we've always had fresh vegetables from the garden, and this recipe allows me to use many of them. These stuffed peppers are equally perfect for lunch or dinner.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 medium yellow, green or sweet red peppers
1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 medium onion, minced
1/2 cup finely chopped cabbage
1 medium carrot, shredded
1/2 cup shredded zucchini
1/2 garlic clove, minced
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1/2 cup uncooked long-grain rice
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
Pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Cut the tops off peppers and reserve. Cook peppers in boiling water until crisp-tender, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from water and rinse with cold water; set aside. Remove stems from pepper tops and chop enough of the tops to measure 1/3 cup. (Save remaining peppers for another use.), In a large skillet, brown ground beef over medium heat; drain if necessary. Add the onion, cabbage, carrot, zucchini and reserved chopped peppers; saute until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Stir in the tomatoes, rice, brown sugar, basil and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 20 minutes or until rice is tender. , Stuff hot meat mixture into peppers; warm in the microwave if necessary. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 315 calories, Fat 12g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 67mg cholesterol, Sodium 234mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

STUFFED PEPPERS WITH MRS. KOSTYRA



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Brought to us by Martha's mother, Martha Kostyra, this flavorful recipe makes an ideal holiday side dish or entree. Choose firm, plump peppers with a glossy surface, and avoid blemishes or soft spots. For a bit more bite, substitute green peppers for the yellow.Martha made this recipe on Cooking School episode 306.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains     Rice Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup pine nuts
4 small tomatoes, cored, seeded, and sliced 1/2 inch thick
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
3/4 cup raisins
1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice (from about 2 oranges)
6 medium yellow bell peppers, plus 1 yellow pepper, cored, seeded and finely chopped
2 cups water
1 cup white rice
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 small white onion, finely chopped
2 medium shallots, finely chopped
3 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves removed and stems reserved
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil leaves
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh chervil, plus 3 sprigs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spread pine nuts in single layer on a small baking sheet. Bake until golden and aromatic, 8 to 12 minutes. Shake the pan halfway through baking to make sure nuts toast evenly.
  • Line a baking pan that's just large enough to hold the peppers with the tomato slices. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Combine raisins and orange juice in a small bowl. Let stand until raisins are plumped, about 15 minutes.
  • Using a sharp knife, cut around the stems of six of the peppers. Core and seed the peppers, reserving the stems. Set aside.
  • Bring 2 cups water to a boil in a small saucepan. Add the rice, and simmer, covered, until rice is just a little undercooked, about 15 minutes.
  • Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and shallots, and cook until translucent, about 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in the finely chopped pepper and the plumped raisins. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the thyme leaves, basil, chervil, and pine nuts, stirring to combine. Stir in the cooked rice.
  • Fill each pepper with one sixth of the rice mixture. Place reserved pepper stems on top of each pepper. Top the tomatoes with the reserved thyme stems. Fit the peppers into the baking dish, and place the chervil sprigs between them. Cover with parchment paper-lined aluminum foil, and bake for 50 minutes. Uncover, and continue to bake until peppers are tender and rice is heated through, about 10 minutes.

STUFFED PEPPERS



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Green peppers stuffed with ground beef and rice and topped with a seasoned tomato sauce.

Provided by BDEGER

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Stuffed Main Dish Recipes     Stuffed Bell Pepper Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound ground beef
½ cup uncooked long grain white rice
1 cup water
6 green bell peppers
2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon onion powder
salt and pepper to taste
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place the rice and water in a saucepan, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and cook 20 minutes. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the beef until evenly browned.
  • Remove and discard the tops, seeds, and membranes of the bell peppers. Arrange peppers in a baking dish with the hollowed sides facing upward. (Slice the bottoms of the peppers if necessary so that they will stand upright.)
  • In a bowl, mix the browned beef, cooked rice, 1 can tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Spoon an equal amount of the mixture into each hollowed pepper. Mix the remaining tomato sauce and Italian seasoning in a bowl, and pour over the stuffed peppers.
  • Bake 1 hour in the preheated oven, basting with sauce every 15 minutes, until the peppers are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247.7 calories, Carbohydrate 25.6 g, Cholesterol 45.9 mg, Fat 9.4 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 563.6 mg, Sugar 6.3 g

STUFFED PEPPERS



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Hundreds of satisfied home cooks agree: this stuffed peppers recipe is a winner. It's been proudly served at dinner tables across America ever since it first appeared in the Betty Crocker™ cookbook. And it's no wonder why-even picky eaters love stuffed peppers (hint: they taste like cheeseburgers).

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 large bell peppers (any color)
1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
2 tablespoons chopped onion
1 cup cooked rice
1 teaspoon salt
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 can (15 oz) Muir Glen™ organic tomato sauce
3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (3 oz)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Cut thin slice from stem end of each bell pepper to remove top of pepper. Remove seeds and membranes; rinse peppers. If necessary, cut thin slice from bottom of each pepper so they stand up straight. In 4-quart Dutch oven, add enough water to cover peppers. Heat to boiling; add peppers. Cook about 2 minutes; drain.
  • In 10-inch skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is brown; drain. Stir in rice, salt, garlic and 1 cup of the tomato sauce; cook until hot.
  • Stuff peppers with beef mixture. Stand peppers upright in ungreased 8-inch square glass baking dish. Pour remaining tomato sauce over peppers.
  • Cover tightly with foil. Bake 10 minutes. Uncover and bake about 15 minutes longer or until peppers are tender. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 29 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1470 mg, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 1 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right peppers: For this recipe, bell peppers are recommended as they are large enough to be stuffed and have a mild flavor that will not overpower the filling.
  • Prepare the peppers properly: Cut the tops off the peppers and remove the seeds and ribs. This will create a hollow space for the filling.
  • Use a variety of ingredients in the filling: The filling can be customized to your liking. Consider using a combination of ground beef, rice, vegetables, and spices.
  • Cook the filling thoroughly: Before stuffing the peppers, make sure the filling is cooked through. This will help to prevent foodborne illness.
  • Stuff the peppers tightly: Once the filling is cooked, stuff the peppers tightly. This will help to keep the filling in place during baking.
  • Bake the peppers at a high temperature: Bake the stuffed peppers at a high temperature (400°F) for 30-35 minutes. This will help to create a crispy crust on the peppers and cook the filling through.
  • Serve the peppers with your favorite toppings: Once the peppers are baked, serve them with your favorite toppings such as cheese, sour cream, salsa, or guacamole.

Conclusion:

Mamaw's stuffed peppers are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this recipe is a great option for busy weeknights or special occasions. The combination of ground beef, rice, vegetables, and spices creates a flavorful filling that is perfectly complemented by the crispy bell peppers. Whether you serve them with cheese, sour cream, salsa, or guacamole, these stuffed peppers are sure to be a hit.

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