Best 7 Three Meat Stuffed Banana Peppers Recipes

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Three meat stuffed banana peppers are a mouthwatering and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, main course, or side dish. This flavorful dish combines the savory flavors of ground beef, pork, and sausage, stuffed into tender banana peppers and oven-baked to perfection. The result is a delightful combination of textures, with a crispy exterior and a juicy, succulent interior. Whether you prefer a classic recipe or one with a twist, this article offers a diverse selection of the best three meat stuffed banana pepper recipes, catering to a range of tastes and preferences. So, get ready to embark on a culinary journey and discover the perfect recipe for your next culinary masterpiece.

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

BOB'S STUFFED BANANA PEPPERS



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This is an awesome recipe for banana peppers stuffed with an Italian sausage mixture and baked in a delicious tomato sauce. We get requests to make them for the guys my husband works with all the time.

Provided by LISAPAV

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 2h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 17

8 banana peppers
2 tablespoons butter
½ cup chopped onion
½ cup chopped celery
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 ½ teaspoons salt, divided
½ teaspoon ground black pepper, divided
1 egg
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 pound hot Italian sausage
1 pound mild Italian sausage
1 ½ cups bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Cut off tops of peppers, and remove ribs and seeds. Chop edible portions of tops; set aside. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add peppers, reduce heat, and simmer until tender but still firm, about 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • Heat butter in a medium skillet. Saute reserved chopped pepper, onion and celery until tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce and garlic. Season with basil, oregano, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Meanwhile, in a large mixing bowl, combine egg, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, Worcestershire sauce and Parmesan. Mix in hot sausage, mild sausage, bread crumbs and 1 cup of the tomato sauce mixture.
  • Using a piping bag or sausage stuffer, fill each pepper with the meat mixture. Place in a 3 quart casserole dish, and pour remaining tomato sauce mixture over peppers.
  • Bake uncovered in preheated oven for 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 592.7 calories, Carbohydrate 28.5 g, Cholesterol 122.6 mg, Fat 42.5 g, Fiber 5.2 g, Protein 25.1 g, SaturatedFat 16.2 g, Sodium 2125.1 mg, Sugar 4 g

THREE-MEAT STUFFED PEPPERS



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This is a great oven-baked stuffed pepper recipe. Cutting the peppers lengthwise gives you pepper with every bite. I've used these as an entree and as an appetizer. Enjoy!

Provided by deefair

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h15m

Yield 10 pepper halves, 5-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

5 bell peppers (red, yellow, and red)
1 lb ground meat (mix of veal, pork, and beef)
2 eggs
1/2 cup Italian breadcrumbs
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 medium shallot, finely diced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon parsley
1 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon rosemary, finely chopped
2 cups cooked brown rice
1 quart basic pasta sauce

Steps:

  • Cut peppers lengthwise; remove core and seeds. Set aside.
  • In large bowl, mix meat, eggs, breadcrumbs, garlic, shallot, and all of the tsp of spices.
  • Add rice to meat mixture and combine.
  • Fill pepper halves with meat filling.
  • Pour a layer of red sauce on the bottom of a 9x13 pan.
  • Place peppers in pan.
  • Pour the rest of the red sauce over the peppers.
  • Sprinkle peppers with remaining 2 tsp of oregano.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.
  • Serve with rice, mashed potatoes, or pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 371.6, Fat 9, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 78.6, Sodium 1087.8, Carbohydrate 62.1, Fiber 9.7, Sugar 21.8, Protein 11

STUFFED BANANA PEPPERS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound hot ground Italian Sausage, roasted and chopped fine
1/2 cup Locatelli Romano cheese
1/2 cup bread crumbs
Salt and pepper to taste
1 large egg
Olive oil to saute
4 banana peppers (Hungarian hots or mild as preferred)
1 cup marinara sauce, heated for service
Wedge dry ricotta cheese

Steps:

  • Mix sausage, cheese, bread crumbs, salt and pepper, and egg together in mixing bowl. Season to taste. Adjust mixture with additional cheese and bread crumbs if too dry or moist - medium moisture for stuffing desired. Make a radial slice around the top of the banana pepper leaving the top intact. Pull back top and remove seeds if so desired. Gently stuff mixture into peppers. Place olive oil in hot saute pan. Gently place peppers in the pan and fry each side until browned. Place marinara sauce in middle of plate. Arrange peppers on top of marinara and grate the dry ricotta cheese on top of the hot peppers.

THREE-MEAT STUFFED BANANA PEPPERS



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The combination of meats gives these stuffed peppers their distinctively different flavor. Because they freeze so well, we can enjoy my home-grown peppers long after summer is over. -Thomas Kendzlic, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h25m

Yield 2 dishes (6 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 cups tomato sauce, divided
24 banana peppers
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1-1/3 cups grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1/4 cup minced fresh basil or 4 teaspoons dried basil
6 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 pound ground beef
1/2 pound bulk hot Italian sausage
1/2 pound ground veal
1/4 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • Grease two 13-in. x 9-in. baking dishes. Spread 1/2 cup tomato sauce in each dish; set aside., Cut tops off peppers and remove seeds. In a large bowl, combine the eggs, bread crumbs, 2/3 cup cheese, basil, garlic, salt and pepper. Crumble the beef, sausage and veal over mixture; mix well. Spoon into peppers., In a large skillet, cook peppers in oil in batches over medium heat for 1-2 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Arrange 12 peppers in each prepared dish. Top with remaining sauce; sprinkle with remaining cheese., Cover and freeze one dish for up to 3 months. Cover and bake the remaining dish at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until meat is no longer pink and peppers are tender., To use frozen stuffed peppers: Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Cover and bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until meat is no longer pink and peppers are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 302 calories, Fat 16g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 112mg cholesterol, Sodium 1092mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

THREE CHEESE STUFFED BANANA PEPPERS



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This is a meat-free stuffed pepper recipe that is great with spaghetti or any other pasta. I use hot banana peppers because they add great flavor and fire to the sauce, but I'm sure mild banana peppers could be substituted for the faint-of-heart!

Provided by HollyJane

Categories     Peppers

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/2-3/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese
10 -12 banana peppers (mild may be substituted)
1 (26 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce (homemade is great, too)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Mix the three cheeses in a medium-sized bowl.
  • Prepare the peppers by cutting off tops and carefully scraping out the seeds with a knife (try not to poke holes in the peppers).
  • Stuff each pepper with the cheese mixture, using the end of a spoon or your finger to pack the cheeses tightly.
  • After all the peppers are stuffed, pour a small amount of the sauce into a baking dish (I use a 9"x9" dish), coating the bottom.
  • Arrange the stuffed peppers into a single layer in the bottom of the dish (it's OK to lay a few on top if you run out of room in the dish).
  • If you had any remaining cheese mixture left, you may sprinkle it on top of the peppers now or simply freeze it for next time.
  • Pour the remaining spaghetti sauce on top of the peppers, covering them completely.
  • Bake, covered, for 30-40 minutes, or until peppers are soft and sauce is nice and bubbly (it may take longer if the peppers have thick flesh).
  • Serve with spaghetti or other pasta.
  • NOTE: Measurements for the cheeses are approximate; you may adjust the amounts and types of cheeses to your own taste.

STUFFED BANANA PEPPERS



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This is a delightful change from traditional stuffed green peppers. Banana peppers and chili powder give a little kick. As a bonus, any leftovers reheat nicely in the microwave.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 mild banana peppers
1 pound bulk pork sausage
1/2 cup cooked rice
1/3 cup thinly sliced green onions
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon chili powder, optional
1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, optional

Steps:

  • Remove pepper stems; cut peppers in half lengthwise. Carefully remove seeds and membranes; set aside. Combine the sausage, rice, onions, garlic, salt and pepper; stuff into pepper halves., Place in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Combine tomato sauce, water and, if desired, chili powder; pour over peppers. , Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until filling is cooked and set. Sprinkle with cheese if desired; return to the oven for 5-10 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts :

JACKIE'S STUFFED HOT BANANA PEPPERS



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A spicy mix of Italian cheeses and meats with sauce and Italian bread! So good! My friends beg me to make these peppers. You may need more or less peppers, depending on their size. I grow my own and they are average size. They freeze well, too!

Provided by Jackie

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h35m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound hot Italian sausage
5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
1 (24 ounce) carton ricotta cheese
1 cup diced stick pepperoni
3 eggs, lightly beaten
¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
20 hot banana peppers, tops and seeds removed, or more to taste
1 (28 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir sausage in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  • Mix cooked sausage, 4 cups mozzarella cheese, ricotta cheese, pepperoni, eggs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic powder, and nutmeg together in a bowl. Stuff each pepper with cheese mixture.
  • Cover the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish with 1 cup spaghetti sauce. Add stuffed peppers, stacking them if needed. Cover with remaining sauce. Top with remaining mozzarella cheese and any remaining cheese mixture. Cover baking dish with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly and fragrant, at least 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 287.6 calories, Carbohydrate 10.9 g, Cholesterol 82.3 mg, Fat 18.5 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 19.3 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 742 mg, Sugar 4.9 g

Tips:

  • Choose ripe but firm banana peppers. This will ensure that they can withstand the stuffing and baking process without getting mushy.
  • Make sure to core the banana peppers properly. This will help to remove the seeds and make the peppers easier to stuff.
  • Use a variety of meats for the stuffing. This will add flavor and texture to the dish.
  • Be generous with the cheese. This will help to hold the stuffing together and make the peppers extra cheesy and gooey.
  • Bake the peppers until they are tender and the cheese is melted and bubbly. This will typically take about 20-25 minutes.

Conclusion:

Three-meat stuffed banana peppers are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. They are perfect for parties or potlucks, and they are sure to be a hit with your guests. With a variety of meats, cheeses, and seasonings, you can customize the peppers to your liking. So next time you are looking for a crowd-pleasing dish, give three-meat stuffed banana peppers a try.

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