Best 12 Spicy Pepper And Onion Recipes

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Are you ready to embark on a culinary adventure that ignites your taste buds and excites your senses? We present to you the ultimate guide to creating a tantalizing dish that combines the fiery heat of spicy peppers and the sweet, pungent flavors of onions. From classic stir-fries to sizzling fajitas and vibrant salsas, we'll take you on a journey through a world of flavors and textures, ensuring that every bite is an explosion of taste. So, get ready to sizzle up your kitchen with our expertly curated collection of recipes that will transform your ordinary meals into extraordinary culinary experiences.

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

CARAMELIZED ONIONS AND BELL PEPPERS



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Caramelized onions, sweet caramel-colored ribbons, mixed with sautéed bell peppers are delicious with steak or spicy Italian sausage.

Provided by Jennifer Segal, inspired by How to Cook Everything by Mark Bittman

Categories     Vegetables & Sides

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 large yellow onion, peeled and sliced into ¼-inch strips
4 bell peppers, stemmed, seeded and cut into ¼-inch strips
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon fresh thyme, finely chopped (or ½ teaspoon dried thyme)

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions, peppers, salt and pepper.
  • Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook, stirring frequently, until the onions are caramelized and the peppers are tender and slightly browned, 15 to 20 minutes. If a brown coating forms on the bottom of the pan during the cooking process, add a few tablespoons of water and stir; repeat as necessary.
  • Add balsamic vinegar and thyme and turn the heat down to low. Cook for a few more minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary. Serve hot or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts :

FRIED PEPPERS & ONIONS



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Fried peppers and onions are a crowd-pleasing side dish for just about any meal!

Provided by Deborah Mele

Categories     Vegetables - Peppers

Time 27m

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 Tablespoons Olive Oil
4 Medium Colored Bell Peppers, Sliced Into Strips
2 Medium Red or White Onions, Peeled & Sliced
3 Garlic Cloves, Minced
1 Teaspoon Coarse Sea Salt
1/2 Teaspoon Red Chili Flakes
1/4 Teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
1/4 Teaspoon Dried Oregano
1 Tablespoon Red Wine Vinegar
1/4 Cup Finely Chopped Fresh Parsley Leaves

Steps:

  • Heat a large nonstick or cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add olive oil, and once sizzling, add sliced bell peppers and sliced onions.
  • Add in the salt, red pepper flakes, black pepper and dried oregano.
  • Stir to coat the vegetables with the olive oil and seasonings.
  • Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 15 minutes until the peppers and onions have softened and started to caramelize.
  • Add the garlic and cook another minute or two until fragrant.
  • Add in the red wine vinegar.
  • Taste and season with more salt if necessary.
  • Remove the peppers and onions from the heat, stir in chopped parsley, and serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 99 calories, Carbohydrate 9 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 0 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 7 grams fat, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 1 grams protein, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 357 grams sodium, Sugar 3 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams unsaturated fat

SPICY PEPPER AND ONION



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Good with grilled steak. Serve over cooked rice, or you can also heat a can of black beans in a saucepan, drain, and serve with the peppers over rice.

Provided by brenda

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Onion

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons olive oil, or to taste
1 red bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
1 sweet onion (such as Vidalia®), thinly sliced
1 (8 ounce) package assorted sliced mushrooms, or to taste
3 cloves garlic, smashed and chopped
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons dried parsley
1 tablespoon ketchup
1 tablespoon dried basil
2 teaspoons ground turmeric
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
½ teaspoon ground cumin
3 pinches cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons water

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Saute bell pepper and sweet onion in hot oil until softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir mushrooms and garlic into the pepper mixture; cook until garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Stir Worcestershire sauce, parsley, ketchup, basil, turmeric, red pepper flakes, cumin, and cayenne pepper into the pepper mixture. Place cover on the skillet, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until mixture thickens, 20 to 30 minutes. If mixture is too dry, add water and stir.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 121.6 calories, Carbohydrate 12.5 g, Fat 7.5 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 135.8 mg, Sugar 5.6 g

SWEET AND SPICY ONION RELISH



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     condiment

Time 55m

Yield 24 ounces

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 medium yellow onions or sweet onions, when available
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
3 cloves fresh garlic, crushed
1 cup light brown sugar
48 ounces root beer
Hot dogs, cooked, for serving
Brown mustard, for serving
Mayonnaise, for serving

Steps:

  • Peel the onions, cut in half and slice into 1-inch pieces. Add the onions and the vegetable oil to a large saucepan, over medium-low heat, and saute until soft. Stir in the black pepper, crushed red pepper flakes, garlic and brown sugar until incorporated. Add half of the root beer and let reduce until starting to get thick. Stir in the remaining root beer and continue to reduce until the liquid is almost completely evaporated.
  • Serve on top of good quality, natural casing hot dogs with a good brown mustard and a little mayonnaise, to taste.

SAUTEED ONIONS AND PEPPERS



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 large yellow onions
1/4 cup olive oil
2 red bell peppers, julienned
2 yellow bell peppers, julienned
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup sherry vinegar
1 tablespoon tomato puree
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Cut the onions in half, and then slice them into 1/8-inch-thick half-rounds. (You will have about 10 cups of onions.)
  • Heat the olive oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add the onions and saute for 15 to 20 minutes. Add the peppers, garlic, vinegar, tomato puree, pepper flakes, salt and pepper and continue cooking an additional 10 minutes.

SPICY BEEF & PEPPER STIR-FRY



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Think of this stir-fry as your chance to play with heat and spice. I balance the beef with coconut milk and a spritz of lime. -Joy Zacharia, Clearwater, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 pound beef top sirloin steak, cut into thin strips
1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
3 garlic cloves, minced, divided
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1 cup light coconut milk
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon Sriracha chili sauce
1/2 teaspoon grated lime zest
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
1 large sweet red pepper, cut into thin strips
1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
4 cups fresh baby spinach
2 green onions, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, toss beef with ginger, 2 garlic cloves, pepper and 1/2 teaspoon salt; let stand 15 minutes. In a small bowl, whisk coconut milk, sugar, chili sauce, lime zest, lime juice and remaining salt until blended., In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add beef; stir-fry until no longer pink, 2-3 minutes. Remove from pan., Stir-fry red pepper, red onion, jalapeno and remaining garlic in remaining oil just until vegetables are crisp-tender, 2-3 minutes. Stir in coconut milk mixture; heat through. Add spinach and beef; cook until spinach is wilted and beef is heated through, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle with green onions and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 312 calories, Fat 16g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 641mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SPICY PEPPER STEAK



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"Sometimes I like to marinade the steak and seasonings the night before," writes LaDonna Reed of Ponca City, Oklahoma. This surprisingly spicy pepper steak is bursting with southwestern flair.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 pound beef top round steak, cut into thin strips
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 medium green pepper, julienned
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon beef bouillon granules
3/4 cup hot water
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chilies
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup cold water
Hot cooked noodles, optional

Steps:

  • Sprinkle beef with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, cook beef in oil until no longer pink; remove and keep warm. In the same skillet, saute green pepper and onion until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Dissolve bouillon in hot water; stir into skillet with tomatoes. Return beef to the pan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30-35 minutes or until meat is tender., Combine cornstarch and cold water; stir into meat mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with noodles if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 282 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 1053mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

SPICY PORK RIBS WITH PEPPERS & ONIONS



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This is a good recipe that is quick & tastes great & is good for you. Its low in fat. This recipe came from eating well magazine, but it was done with chicken tenders. Tip: you could use, frozen peppers & onions that is used for stir fry's. It will save you time.

Provided by harleydude

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1 lb boneless pork ribs, cut into 2 inch pieces
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 (16 ounce) package frozen bell peppers and onions

Steps:

  • combine cayenne, sugar, salt,pepper,& paprika in a medium bowl.
  • Add pork and toss to coat.
  • Cover& refrigerate for 15 minutes, or overnight.
  • Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over high heat.
  • Add pepper& onion mix& cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are soft, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Add the spice rub pork and cook, stirring, about 3 to 7 minutes.
  • Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310.8, Fat 24.8, SaturatedFat 7.6, Cholesterol 78.2, Sodium 356.8, Carbohydrate 1.6, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 1.1, Protein 19.4

SPICY BRAISED PEPPERS AND EGGS



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This plate of sunshine combines eggs with sautéed bell peppers and creamy yogurt for a filling yet fresh-tasting breakfast that is sure to brighten up even the dreariest of mornings.

Provided by Lauryn Tyrell

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 bell peppers, cored and thinly sliced
1/2 small onion, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon cumin seeds (or 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin)
2 garlic cloves, smashed
1 Fresno chile, sliced
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved (about 2 cups)
4 large eggs
Fresh herbs, such as mint and cilantro, for serving
Strained yogurt such as Greek yogurt, for serving

Steps:

  • In a large straight-sided skillet, heat oil, cumin, garlic, and chile over medium-high until fragrant, 1 minute. Add peppers and onion; season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, 5 to 6 minutes. Stir in cherry tomatoes and 3/4 cup water; season.
  • Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, until tomatoes burst and peppers are tender, about 10 minutes. Uncover and simmer until liquid has reduced slightly, 3 to 4 minutes more. Make 4 indentations in mixture with the back of a spoon; crack in eggs. Season with salt and cover; cook until eggs are just set, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat; sprinkle with fresh herbs and serve over strained yogurt.

SPICY SAUSAGE, PEPPERS AND ONIONS (CROCK POT)



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Spicy sausage, pepper and onions. Takes very little prep time and is great for potlucks. Inexpensive and makes alot. Very delicious kids and adults both liked it is very filling. I first took it to a church game night that was just supposed to be snack food but knew I would want something a little more filling than chips had several requests for the recipe. Which made me have to think because when I first made it I used what I had in the house. This is what I remember using. I used Bar-S brand polish sausage which is just a cheap sausage a pack of 3 lbs is about $4 ( found in with the hot dogs in the refrigerated section lunch meats and stuff). Could be used as an entree ( just serve it on a whole bun) snack or starter for a party I think.

Provided by awmeme

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 3h15m

Yield 32-40 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 lbs sausages
1 large green pepper, chopped (large dice)
1/2 cup frozen chopped red pepper (large dice)
1 large onion, chopped (large dice)
1 1/4 cups spicy barbecue sauce (Stubb's is the one I used)
1 cup water
1/4 cup ketchup
1/8 cup mustard
16 hot dog buns

Steps:

  • Cut each sausage into bite size pieces (fourths or fifths is what I did).
  • Put the peppers, onion, bar-b-que sauce, ketchup, mustard and water in a bowl. Stir together. Pour half of the sauce in a crock pot.
  • Add sausages stir
  • Add rest of sauce.
  • Cook on high at least 3 hrs (longer it cooks the thicker the sauce gets and the better it tastes) stirring about once a hour.
  • Cut hot dog buns in half
  • Serve mixture on buns and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 245.9, Fat 16.2, SaturatedFat 5.3, Cholesterol 40.9, Sodium 575.8, Carbohydrate 13.3, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 2.6, Protein 11

SPICY CORN AND PEPPERS



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Serve this Southern side dish with our Cornflake-Crusted Baked Chicken.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Quick & Easy Recipes

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons butter
1 small onion, finely chopped (1/2 cup)
1 red bell pepper, seeds and ribs removed, chopped
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon coarse salt
2 plum tomatoes, cored and chopped (1 cup)
1 package frozen corn kernels (1 pound)
1/2 cup whole milk

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion, bell pepper, cayenne, and salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is soft, about 5 minutes.
  • Add corn and tomatoes; cook, stirring often, until corn is tender and tomatoes have softened, about 10 minutes. Stir in milk; remove from heat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 127 g, Fat 5 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4 g

SPICY CATFISH WITH BELL PEPPERS AND ONIONS



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Yield Serves 2; can be doubled

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 6-ounce catfish fillets
All purpose flour
2 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium onion, sliced
1/2 large red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1/2 large green bell pepper, thinly sliced
2 1/2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped drained canned pickled jalapeño chilies

Steps:

  • Season fish with salt and pepper. Dust lightly with flour. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add fish to skillet. Cook until golden brown and just opaque in center, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer fish to plates. Add 1/2 tablespoon oil, onion and bell peppers to same skillet. Sauté until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Add vinegar and jalapeño. Stir 1 minute. Season mixture with salt and pepper. Spoon over fish.

Tips:

  • Choose the right peppers: For a milder flavor, use sweet peppers such as bell peppers or banana peppers. For a spicier flavor, use hotter peppers such as jalapeños or habaneros. You can also mix different types of peppers to create a custom heat level.
  • Roast the peppers and onions: Roasting the peppers and onions brings out their natural sweetness and flavor. You can roast them in the oven or on a grill. If you're roasting them in the oven, toss them with a little olive oil and salt and pepper before roasting. If you're grilling them, brush them with olive oil and grill them until they're slightly charred.
  • Use fresh ingredients: Fresh peppers and onions will give your dish the best flavor. If you can, buy them from a local farmer's market or grocery store. Avoid using pre-packaged or frozen peppers and onions, as they will not have the same flavor.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: When you're cooking the peppers and onions, don't overcrowd the pan. This will prevent them from cooking evenly. Instead, cook them in batches if necessary.
  • Season to taste: Once the peppers and onions are cooked, season them to taste with salt, pepper, and other spices. You can also add a splash of vinegar or lemon juice for a little extra flavor.

Conclusion:

Spicy pepper and onion recipes are a delicious and versatile way to add flavor to your meals. They can be used as a side dish, a condiment, or even a main course. With so many different recipes to choose from, you're sure to find one that you'll love. So next time you're looking for a way to spice up your meal, reach for a spicy pepper and onion recipe.

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