SOUTHWESTERN STUFFED PEPPERS

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My doctor recently told me no more beef or pork. I had been looking for recipes where I could substitute ground turkey and stumbled on this one in a magazine. I made it last night and it was delicious! I didn't miss the beef at all. Since there is only two of us, now, I halved the recipe and used a smaller baking dish. My husband...

Provided by Suzan Baroni

Categories     Turkey

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 c long grain rice, cooked
1 Tbsp olive oil
6 scallions, thinly sliced, white and green parts separated
1/2 lb ground turkey (can use ground beef, too)
1 c frozen corn
1 can(s) 4.5 oz diced green chilies
1 tsp ground cumin
4 oz monterey jack cheese, shredded
salt and pepper
4 medium red bell peppers
1 1/2 c plain greek yogurt (or sour cream)
salsa

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 375ºF. Cook rice according to package directions.
  • 2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the scallion whites and the beef (turkey) and cook, breaking up piece with a spoon, until no longer pink, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in the corn, chilies, cumin, cooked rice, ½ cup of cheese, ½ teaspoon of salt and ¼ teaspoon of pepper.
  • 3. Arrange peppers, cut side up, in a 9x13 inch baking dish or pan. Divide the beef mixture among the peppers and add ½ cup of water into the bottom of the pan. Tightly cover with foil and bake until peppers are soft, 40 minutes. Uncover, Sprinkle with the remaining cheese and bake until browned 5 to 7 minutes more.
  • 4. In a small bowl, whisk together the yogurt (sour cream) with up to ¼ cup of water. Drizzle over the peppers and top with salsa and the scallion greens.
  • 5. Note: I removed the stems from the peppers. The cheese in the stuffing will hold it together.

Faziel Asgarkhan
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The peppers were burnt. I would recommend cooking them at a lower temperature.


Michaelstar Bello
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The peppers were not cooked all the way through. I would recommend cooking them for a longer amount of time.


Anna Horton Hears The Who On The Road
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The peppers were falling apart. I would recommend cooking them for a shorter amount of time.


Jewel Md
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The peppers were a little dry. I would recommend adding more liquid to the filling.


gift kyalo
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The peppers were a little bland for my taste. I would recommend adding more spices to the filling.


Goldmines Media
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These peppers were a little too spicy for me, but my husband loved them. I would recommend using a milder chili powder if you don't like spicy food.


Roy McNeely
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I'm not a big fan of bell peppers, but these stuffed peppers were really good. The filling was flavorful and the peppers were cooked perfectly.


Jude lfeanyi
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These stuffed peppers were a great way to use up some leftover rice and beans. They were also a nice change from the usual tacos and burritos.


zZ_blop_008
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I made these peppers for a potluck and they were a big hit. Everyone loved them!


Usman Haris
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The recipe was easy to follow and the peppers turned out great. I especially liked the addition of the corn and black beans.


Sanjay Chand
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These peppers were so easy to make and they tasted delicious. I love that they are a healthy and filling meal.


Md Rased
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I followed the recipe exactly and the peppers turned out great. The only thing I would change is to add a little more cheese to the filling.


Saman Asim
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These stuffed peppers were a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing and the peppers were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.