Treat yourself with a stuffed pepper dish that will give your taste buds a fiesta of flavors! This dish, made with colorful bell peppers stuffed with a delectable mixture of seasoned ground meat, rice, vegetables, and spices, promises a culinary journey like no other. Get ready to fire up your barbie and embark on a grilling adventure that will leave you craving for more. With a few simple steps and carefully selected ingredients, you'll create a dish bursting with flavors and textures that will make every bite a celebration.
Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!
STUFFED PEPPERS ON THE BARBIE
Mary Cadogan's clever bbq recipe will impress all of your friends and family and have them coming back for more
Provided by Mary Cadogan
Categories Dinner, Lunch, Main course
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Make the stuffing: heat the oil in a medium pan with a lid and fry the pine nuts until lightly toasted, then add the rice and fry until the grains are glossy. Stir in the garlic, then add the stock and bring to the boil. Cover and cook for 10 minutes, until the rice is tender.Remove from the heat, cool slightly and stir in the spring onions, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, gorgonzola and fresh herbs. Season well and leave to cool.
- Stuff the peppers: cut around the stalk from one pepper, remove and set aside. Make one slit down the length of the pepper and open out gently. Remove the seeds and membrane.
- Spoon some filling into the pepper cavity, taking care not to overfill.
- Take about a metre length of kitchen string and wrap the centre point several times around the pepper stalk, tying it firmly.
- Top with the stalk and wrap the ends of the string several times around the pepper to secure the filling. Tie the ends in a knot.Repeat with the other peppers.
- Barbecue the stuffed peppers over moderate heat for 15-20 minutes, turning gently until the peppers are evenly browned. Don't worry if the string chars and if the peppers split too much - wrap them in a piece of foil and finish cooking in the foil wrappers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 378 calories, Fat 21 grams fat, SaturatedFat 8 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 31 grams carbohydrates, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 16.7 grams protein, Sodium 1.4 milligram of sodium
THE BEST STUFFED PEPPERS
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
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.
STUFFED PEPPERS
Provided by Alex Guarnaschelli
Categories main-dish
Time 1h20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Arrange the pepper halves cut-side up on a nonstick baking sheet or regular baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Sprinkle the interiors with salt and pepper and drizzle with 2 tablespoons oil. Place the baking sheet in the center of the oven and roast until the peppers are juicy and somewhat softened and tender, 12 to 15 minutes. Remove from the oven.
- Meanwhile, heat the remaining tablespoon oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. When the oil begins to smoke lightly, add the meat in a thin layer and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring with a wooden spoon, until the meat browns and is cooked through, 5 to 8 minutes. Remove the meat with a slotted spoon to a medium bowl. Stir the onions, garlic, chili powder and cumin into the pot with a sprinkle of salt. Stir to blend, then cook until the flavors meld together, 5 to 8 minutes. Add the tomatoes and simmer gently over medium heat until the tomatoes fall apart and the chili starts to thicken, 12 to 15 minutes. Add the meat back to the pot along with the beans and apple cider vinegar. Remove from the heat.
- Fill each pepper about halfway with the couscous. Divide the chili among all the peppers, layering it on top of the couscous. Top with the cheese and return the baking sheet to the oven. Bake until piping hot and the cheese is melted, 20 to 25 minutes.
MOM'S STUFFED BELL PEPPERS
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
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
STUFFED PEPPERS
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
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
SAMMY'S STUFFED BELL PEPPERS
I watched my mom make these when I was a kid. I loved them then and I love them now, and you will too. Goes great with mashed potatoes, corn on the cob, and a salad. I like to cook them on a medium-high heat, about 350 degrees, so that the peppers cook soft. You can adjust your temperature to lower the cook time. Enjoy.
Provided by SAM
Categories Main Dish Recipes Stuffed Main Dish Recipes Stuffed Bell Pepper Recipes
Time 1h45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Mix the ground beef, mixed vegetables, 1 can of tomato sauce, rice, onion, green onions, garlic, egg, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl until thoroughly combined. Spoon the beef mixture into the bell peppers. Arrange peppers in a baking dish, and spoon the remaining 1 can of tomato sauce on top. Cover with aluminum foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the beef is no longer pink, about 1 1/2 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 586.6 calories, Carbohydrate 35.2 g, Cholesterol 182.8 mg, Fat 29.5 g, Fiber 10.4 g, Protein 46.3 g, SaturatedFat 11.3 g, Sodium 1489.7 mg, Sugar 13.4 g
BARLEY-STUFFED PEPPERS
This is an almost perfect dish for the home cook because it's economical, healthy, and scrumptious! You can whip it up anytime you have leftover cooked barley, brown rice, or quinoa from the night before. You could even reinvigorate a container of rice from last night's Chinese or Indian takeout! For a carnivore's take on this dish, add a cup of browned ground meat in place of 1 cup of the cooked barley or other grain.
Categories Mushroom Pepper Kid-Friendly Dinner Mozzarella Barley Healthy HarperCollins Small Plates
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Slice the mushrooms, grate the parmesan, dice the mozzarella, chop the parsley, halve and seed the bell peppers.
- Cook the barley according to the package instructions. Transfer the barley to a bowl and set aside.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and make sure the oven rack is positioned in the center.
- In a large sauté pan, heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot and rippling, add half the mushrooms and season with a pinch of salt and a crack of black pepper. Do not touch the pan!
- After 3 to 4 minutes, use tongs to flip one mushroom. If it's not browned to your liking, give them another minute or two. When they're ready, flip all the mushrooms and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add the cooked mushrooms to the bowl with the barley and repeat with the remaining mushrooms.
- Add the Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses and the parsley to the bowl and stir to combine.
- Line the pepper halves cut side up on a baking sheet and season each with a pinch of kosher salt.
- Use a large spoon to divide the barley filling evenly among the pepper halves.
- Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake until the filling is hot in the center and the peppers are tender, about 20 minutes.
- Sprinkle the peppers with the bread crumbs and bake for 5 to 10 minutes more, or until the bread crumbs are golden brown.
BARLEY-STUFFED PEPPERS
My mother cooked with barley a lot, so when I found this recipe for stuffed peppers, I know it would be great. I just made a few changes to suit our tastes, and now it's a weekday dinner standby.-Rosella Peters, Gull Lake, Saskatchewan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cut tops off peppers; remove seeds. In a large kettle, blanch peppers in boiling water for 3 minutes. Drain and rinse in cold water; set aside. In a skillet over medium heat, cook sausage, onion and garlic until onion is tender and sausage is no longer pink; drain. Stir in tomato sauce, barley, thyme, salt and pepper; heat through. Spoon into peppers; place in an ungreased 8-in. square baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until peppers are tender and filling is hot.
Nutrition Facts :
AMANDA'S STUFFED PEPPERS
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
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
Tips:
- Choose the right peppers. Bell peppers are the most common type of pepper used for stuffing, but you can also use poblano peppers, Anaheim peppers, or any other type of pepper that is large enough to hold a filling.
- Prepare the peppers properly. Cut the tops off the peppers and remove the seeds and ribs. You can also parboil the peppers for a few minutes to soften them.
- Use a variety of fillings. There are endless possibilities for fillings, so get creative! Some popular options include rice, ground beef, sausage, vegetables, and cheese.
- Season the filling well. Don't be afraid to use plenty of herbs and spices to flavor the filling. This will help to make the stuffed peppers more flavorful.
- Cook the stuffed peppers properly. Stuffed peppers can be baked, grilled, or fried. The cooking time will vary depending on the method you choose.
Conclusion:
Stuffed peppers are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for a summer cookout or a weeknight meal. With so many different variations, there is sure to be a stuffed pepper recipe that everyone will love.
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