Best 7 Saucy Stuffed Peppers Recipes

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Saucy stuffed peppers are a delicious and satisfying meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. This classic dish is made with bell peppers that are stuffed with a mixture of ground beef, rice, vegetables, and seasonings, and then baked in a flavorful tomato sauce. The result is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. With so many variations on the classic recipe, there is sure to be a saucy stuffed pepper recipe that everyone will love.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

STUFFED GREEN PEPPERS WITH TOMATO SAUCE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 3h8m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 37

Chicken Filling, recipe follows
2 cups cooked long grain rice
Tomato Sauce, heated, recipe follows
6 green bell peppers
1/4 cup olive oil
Salt
Pepper
Minced parsley, for garnish
2 chicken legs, skinned and deboned
1/4 cup olive oil
1 cup (about 1/4 pound) diced onion
1/2 pound mushrooms, chopped fine
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 egg, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground white pepper
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, minced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 pounds Roma tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and diced
1 cup homemade Chicken Stock, recipe follows or store-bought, heated
3 ounces butter, cut into small pieces
1/4 cup basil, chiffonade
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
5 to 6 pounds chicken bones, including necks and feet, coarsely chopped
1 medium carrot, peeled, trimmed, and cut into 1-inch slices
1 medium onion, peeled, trimmed, and quartered
1 small celery stalk, trimmed, and cut into 1-inch slices
1 small leek, cleaned, trimmed, and cut into 1-inch slices
1 sprig fresh thyme
3 sprigs fresh parsley with stems
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon whole white peppercorns

Steps:

  • Prepare the Chicken Filling. When cool, stir in cooked rice. Reserve. Prepare the Tomato Sauce. Set aside and keep warm.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Wash the peppers under cold water. Wipe dry. Cut the top 1-inch of the peppers off, keeping the stem intact. Reserve. Remove the core and seeds. Brush inside and outside with olive oil. Season inside with salt and pepper.
  • Divide the filling into 6 portions and fill each pepper to the top. Place the lids back on top. In a roasting pan, place the stuffed peppers and the hot Tomato Sauce. Bake in the oven for about 1 hour or until done. Serve in heated plates garnished with minced parsley.
  • Coarsely grind the chicken and transfer to a large bowl. Reserve.
  • In a medium skillet, heat the olive oil over moderate heat. Saute the onion until translucent. Add mushrooms and continue to cook until all the liquid evaporates, stirring occasionally. Cool.
  • Stir the onion and mushroom mixture into the ground chicken. Add the remaining ingredients and combine well. To test for taste, saute a small amount in a little oil and adjust seasoning.
  • Reserve as stuffing for Green Peppers with Tomato Sauce.
  • Yield: about 4 cups
  • Recipe courtesy Wolfgang Puck, "Adventures in the Kitchen" Random House, 1991
  • In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil. Over medium heat, saute the onions until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook 1 minute longer. Add the tomato paste, tomatoes and cook for 3 minutes. Add the chicken stock and simmer for 20 minutes or until sauce thickens.
  • Strain into a clean saucepan. Whisk in butter, piece by piece. Add basil. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Use as needed.
  • Yield: Makes 2 1/2 cups
  • Place the chicken bones in a 6 or 7-quart pot, pour cold water over to cover, and bring to a rolling boil. Skim off the foam and fat that collects on the top.
  • Add the remaining ingredients, lower the heat to a simmer, and simmer uncovered for 2 to 3 hours, skimming as necessary. Strain through a fine-mesh strainer into a clean bowl and cool. Refrigerate, covered, for up to 3 days, discarding the hardened layer of fat before using or freezing.
  • Yield: Makes about 2 quarts
  • Recipe courtesy Wolfgang Puck, "Pizza, Pasta & More!" Random House, 2000

SAUCY STUFFED PEPPERS



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My Slovakian grandmother always made huge pots of this during the winter time. I'm a vegetarian now, and can safely say that this is the one dish that I really miss eating.

Provided by MOELIZ

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Eastern European     Czech

Time 3h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 large green bell peppers
6 tablespoons butter
1 large yellow onion, diced
1 ½ pounds ground round
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
1 cup uncooked white rice
1 gallon tomato juice

Steps:

  • Wash the peppers thoroughly. Make a circular incision around the stem to remove it. Once stem has been removed, remove seeds, and rinse the inside of the pepper. Discard seeds and stems and set peppers aside.
  • In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and saute onion until translucent.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the onion and butter mixture with the ground beef and mix well by hand. Sprinkle in salt and pepper to taste. Slowly pour in the rice, while mixing by hand. Mix thoroughly.
  • Stuff the meat and rice mixture into the peppers. Coat the bottom of 1 or 2 large pots with oil. Place the stuffed peppers into the pot(s) leaving a 2 inch space at the top of the pot. Pour in tomato juice until peppers are covered. If there is leftover meat mixture, form into balls and add to the tomato juice.
  • Heat on low for 2 to 3 hours. Stir every 20 to 45 minutes. Juice will reduce to a thick sauce. You can tell that the peppers are done when they are splitting at the sides.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 467.3 calories, Carbohydrate 52.9 g, Cholesterol 82.2 mg, Fat 19.8 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 9.7 g, Sodium 1417.6 mg, Sugar 23.4 g

SAUCY STUFFED BELL PEPPERS



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Make and share this Saucy Stuffed Bell Peppers recipe from Food.com.

Provided by WaterMelon

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 3h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 large green bell peppers
6 tablespoons butter
1 large yellow onion, diced
1 1/2 lbs ground beef
salt
ground black pepper
1 cup uncooked white rice
1 gallon tomato juice

Steps:

  • Wash the peppers thoroughly.
  • Remove the tops, seeds, and rinse the inside of the pepper.
  • Set the usable portion of the peppers aside.
  • In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and saute onion until translucent.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the onion and butter mixture with the ground beef and mix well by hand.
  • Sprinkle in salt and pepper to taste.
  • Slowly pour in the rice, while mixing by hand.
  • Mix thoroughly.
  • Stuff the meat and rice mixture into the peppers.
  • Coat the bottom of 1 or 2 large pots with oil.
  • Place the stuffed peppers into the pot (s) leaving a 2 inch space at the top of the pot.
  • Pour in tomato juice until peppers are covered.
  • If there is leftover meat mixture, form into balls and add to the tomato juice.
  • Heat on low for 2 to 3 hours.
  • Stir every 20 to 45 minutes.
  • Juice will reduce to a thick sauce.
  • You can tell that the peppers are done when they are splitting at the sides.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 419.5, Fat 21.9, SaturatedFat 10.6, Cholesterol 80.7, Sodium 662.6, Carbohydrate 36.9, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 11.9, Protein 20.6

SPICY STUFFED PEPPERS



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This is one of my family's favorite recipes. It can be fixed any time of the year, but it's especially good with fresh peppers from the garden.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 green peppers, tops and seeds removed
1 pound lean ground beef
1 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup cooked rice
1 teaspoon celery salt
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Dash cayenne pepper
1 jar (8 ounces) picante sauce

Steps:

  • Cook peppers in boiling salted water for 3 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water. Combine ground beef, onion, rice and seasonings; spoon into peppers. Place in a greased baking dish; top with picante sauce. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 35-40 minutes or until meat is no longer pink.

Nutrition Facts :

EASY STUFFED PEPPERS



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Our Easy Stuffed Peppers deliver the full flavors of brown rice, mushrooms, spaghetti sauce and shredded cheese with a simple 20 minutes of prep.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 1h

Yield Makes 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

2-2/3 cups cooked brown rice
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 cup CLASSICO Tomato and Basil Pasta Sauce
1 cup KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Mild Cheddar Cheese, divided
4 green peppers, tops removed, seeded

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F.
  • Combine rice, mushrooms, pasta sauce and 3/4 cup cheese.
  • Stand peppers in 2-qt. baking dish. Fill with rice mixture; cover.
  • Bake 30 to 35 min. or until peppers are crisp-tender and filling is heated through. Top with remaining cheese; bake 5 min. or until melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 500 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 13 g

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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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:

  • To save time, use pre-cut peppers, or cut them into strips or rings before cooking.
  • If you don't have fresh tomatoes, use a can of diced tomatoes instead.
  • Add other vegetables to your sauce, such as onions, garlic, mushrooms, or zucchini.
  • For a spicier sauce, add a teaspoon or two of chili powder or cayenne pepper.
  • Serve your saucy peppers over rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes.
  • Top your peppers with cheese, sour cream, or salsa before serving.

Conclusion:

Saucy peppers are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal, or they can be dressed up for a special occasion. With so many different variations to choose from, you're sure to find a saucy peppers recipe that you'll love. So next time you're looking for a satisfying and flavorful meal, give saucy peppers a try.

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