Best 9 Seasoned Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipes

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Seasoned stuffed bell peppers, a classic dish that has found its way into the hearts and taste buds of many, is a versatile culinary creation that offers a medley of flavors and textures. Its aromatic filling, enclosed within vibrant bell peppers, creates a symphony of taste that delights both vegetarians and meat-lovers alike. The versatility of this dish allows for endless variations, making it a perfect canvas for experimentation and personal preferences. In this article, we embark on a culinary journey, exploring the best recipes for seasoned stuffed bell peppers, unraveling the secrets of perfect fillings, and revealing the art of cooking techniques that transform ordinary ingredients into an extraordinary feast.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

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 BELL PEPPERS



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Green bell peppers stuffed with a mixture of rice, textured vegetable protein, cheese and tomato sauce. Omit the cheese for a vegan variation. Serve with additional tomato sauce, if desired.

Provided by KDCG

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

Time 1h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

½ cup uncooked white rice
¾ cup water
4 green bell peppers
1 onion, chopped
4 tablespoons olive oil
8 ounces textured vegetable protein
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 cups tomato sauce
4 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Combine rice and water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer for about 15 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C).
  • Cut tops off peppers, seed insides, and arrange peppers in a large baking dish. Chop usable portion of the tops.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute chopped peppers and onions in oil until soft. Stir in textured vegetable protein and parsley. Reduce heat to low, and continue cooking for 5 minutes. Mix in cooked rice and 1 1/5 cups tomato sauce. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Spoon the mixture into the peppers, and top each with remaining tomato sauce.
  • Cover, and bake about 45 minutes. Uncover, top each pepper with mozzarella cheese, and bake until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 532.3 calories, Carbohydrate 38.2 g, Cholesterol 18.1 mg, Fat 20.6 g, Fiber 7.7 g, Protein 57.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 1395.7 mg, Sugar 9.3 g

SEASONED STUFFED BELL PEPPERS



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

Provided by Luby Luby Luby

Categories     Meat

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

8 medium bell peppers (Green Variety)
2 tablespoons oil
1 lb ground beef
1 cup chopped onion
3/4 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon basil
1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1 (1 lb) can whole canned tomatoes, drained
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 cups cooked rice
1 cup grated cheddar cheese
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cut off and discard the top fourth of the bell peppers.
  • Remove the seeds and membrane.
  • Place peppers upright in 1/3 to 1/2 inch salted water in heavy pot.
  • Bring water to a boil and cover tightly, then lower flame and cook for exactly 5 minutes.
  • Remove peppers, drain thoroughly and set aside while preparing the stuffing.
  • In large heavy pot heat oil and saute the ground beef and onions until brown.
  • Add garlic, thyme, salt, black pepper, basil and red pepper.
  • Cook on low for 5 minutes.
  • Add drained tomatoes and cook 2-3 minutes breaking up tomatoes.
  • Add cooked rice and worcestershire, mixing well.
  • Cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and add cheeses.
  • Stuff peppers and bake at 350 degrees, uncovered, for 20-30 minutes or until lightly brown.

STUFFED BELL PEPPERS



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Food Network's Ree Drummond shares this easy recipe for healthy, satisfying stuffed bell peppers.

Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h35m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 bell peppers, any color
4 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for drizzling
8 ounces lean ground beef
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 onion, finely diced
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 medium zucchini, finely diced
4 Roma tomatoes, seeded and finely diced
Red pepper flakes, as needed
1 cup cooked long-grain and wild rice
1 1/2 cups grated pepper Jack cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Cut the tops off the peppers. Remove and discard the stems, then finely chop the tops; set aside. Scoop out the seeds and as much of the membrane as you can. Place the peppers cut-side up in a baking dish just large enough to hold them upright.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef, season with salt and pepper and cook, breaking up the lumps, until the meat is cooked through and just beginning to brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate to get rid of the fat.
  • Wipe out the skillet and add the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil. Add the onions and chopped peppers and cook until beginning to soften, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the garlic and zucchini and cook for another minute. Add the tomatoes and season with salt and a pinch or 2 of red pepper flakes. Cook until everything is heated through, then stir in the beef and rice. Taste and adjust the seasoning. Stir in 1 cup of the cheese.
  • Fill the peppers with the rice mixture and top each with a sprinkle of the remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Pour a small amount of water into the bottom of the baking dish and drizzle the peppers with a little olive oil. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake until the peppers are soft and the cheese is melted and lightly browned, another 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 323, Fat 22 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Cholesterol 50 milligrams, Sodium 287 milligrams, Carbohydrate 18 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 17 grams, Sugar 6 grams

TACO STYLE STUFFED BELL PEPPERS



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I had some peppers I wanted to use up, and this is what happened. This is much easier than it looks.

Provided by Chef shapeweaver

Categories     Meat

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
2/3 cup water
1 lb ground beef (or you can use turkey,or chicken)
6 green peppers (or chef's choice of color)
1 cup salsa
1 1/2 cups leftover cooked rice
1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese

Steps:

  • Brown ground beef in skillet over medium heat.
  • Drain; return to skillet.
  • Add taco seasoning and water.
  • Simmer and stir until water is absorbed.
  • Stir salsa and rice into ground beef mixture.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • With cooking spray, coat a 8x8-inch baking dish.
  • Slice tops off of peppers and remove seeds and membrane.
  • Blanch peppers in boiling water for 5 minutes if desired.
  • Put peppers into prepared dish.
  • Evenly divide ground beef mixture among peppers.
  • Cover and bake for 20 to 25 or until heated through.
  • Remove cover.
  • Sprinkle cheese evenly over peppers.
  • Return to oven until cheese is melted, about 10 minutes.
  • Serve with sour cream on side if desired.

TURKEY-STUFFED BELL PEPPERS



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These well-seasoned ground-turkey-stuffed peppers are so tasty, you won't even miss having real cheddar cheese. Round out the meal with a salad or a side of rice. -Judy Hand-Truitt, Birmingham, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

5 medium green, red or yellow peppers
2 teaspoons olive oil
1-1/4 pounds extra-lean ground turkey (99% lean)
1 large onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 medium tomatoes, finely chopped
1-3/4 cups shredded cheddar-flavored lactose-free or other cheese
1-1/2 cups soft bread crumbs
1/4 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. Cut peppers lengthwise in half; remove seeds. Place in a 15x10x1-in. pan coated with cooking spray., In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook and crumble turkey with onion, garlic and seasonings over medium-high heat until meat is no longer pink, 6-8 minutes. Cool slightly. Stir in tomatoes, cheese and bread crumbs., Fill with turkey mixture. Sprinkle with paprika. Bake, uncovered, until filling is heated through and peppers are tender, 20-25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 323 calories, Fat 10g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 771mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 40g 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

STUFFED BELL PEPPERS



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Find nothing but the good stuff in these yummy Stuffed Bell Peppers. With ground beef, onions and seasoning, these Stuffed Bell Peppers are a classic!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Peppers

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb. lean ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
1 can (15 oz.) tomato sauce, divided
1-1/4 cups water, divided
1 Tbsp. (about 1/2 of 0.8-oz. env.) GOOD SEASONS Garlic & Herb Dressing Mix
1 cup instant white rice, uncooked
4 large green peppers

Steps:

  • Brown meat with onions in large skillet on medium heat. Stir in 1 cup tomato sauce, 1 cup water and dressing mix; bring to boil. Stir in rice; cover. Remove from heat. Let stand 5 min.
  • Heat oven to 400°F. Cut tops off peppers; remove and discard membranes and seeds. Mix remaining tomato sauce and water in 9-inch square baking dish. Add peppers; fill with meat mixture. Cover.
  • Bake 35 to 40 min. or until peppers are tender. Spoon sauce from bottom of dish over peppers.
  • Cut peppers in half to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Fat 4 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Sodium 580 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 13 g

TACO-SEASONED STUFFED PEPPERS



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Put together in 25 minutes, these flavorful peppers are a pleasing entrée.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 40m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 medium green bell peppers, cut in half lengthwise, seeded
1/2 lb lean ground turkey or lean (at least 80%) ground beef
2 tablespoons chopped onion
2 tablespoons Old El Paso™ taco seasoning mix (from 1 oz package)
1 can (15.5 oz) kidney beans, drained, rinsed
1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (1 oz)
1/4 cup chopped tomato (1/2 small)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. In 2-quart saucepan, heat 6 cups water to boiling. Add bell pepper halves; boil 5 minutes or until slightly softened. Drain; set aside.
  • Meanwhile, in 8-inch nonstick skillet, cook ground turkey and onion over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until turkey is no longer pink; drain. Stir in taco seasoning mix, kidney beans and tomato sauce. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • In ungreased 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish, arrange pepper halves. Spoon turkey mixture evenly into each.
  • Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until peppers are tender. Top individual servings with sour cream, cheese and tomato.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 680, Carbohydrate 77 g, Cholesterol 110 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 19 g, Protein 52 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1/2 of Recipe, Sodium 1850 mg, Sugar 16 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right bell peppers: Look for bell peppers that are firm, brightly colored, and have smooth skin. Avoid peppers that are bruised or have soft spots.
  • Prepare the bell peppers: Cut the bell peppers in half lengthwise and remove the seeds and ribs. Rinse the peppers thoroughly and pat them dry.
  • Cook the filling: The filling for stuffed bell peppers can be made ahead of time and refrigerated until ready to use. This makes it a great meal-prep option.
  • Stuff the bell peppers: Fill the bell pepper halves with the filling, making sure not to overstuff them. You should be able to fit about 1 cup of filling into each pepper half.
  • Bake the bell peppers: Place the stuffed bell peppers in a baking dish and bake them in a preheated oven until the peppers are soft and the filling is cooked through. This usually takes about 30-40 minutes.
  • Serve the bell peppers: Stuffed bell peppers can be served immediately or at room temperature. They can also be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.

Conclusion:

Stuffed bell peppers are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch, dinner, or even as a snack. They are also a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. With so many different variations to choose from, there is sure to be a stuffed bell pepper recipe that everyone will enjoy.

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