TURKEY-STUFFED PEPPERS

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Not all stuffed peppers have ground beef and tomato sauce. Ground turkey and a white sauce give this variation wonderful down-home flavor and appeal. Julie Grose from Lompoc, California shares this recipe.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 large green peppers, tops and seeds removed
1/2 pound ground turkey
1 small onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup chopped tomato
4 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese, divided

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, cook peppers in boiling water for 3 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water; set aside. , In a skillet, cook the turkey, onion and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain and set aside. In the same skillet, melt butter. Stir in flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Return turkey mixture to skillet. Stir in tomato and 2 tablespoons cheese; heat through. Spoon into peppers; sprinkle with the remaining cheese. , Place in a greased 1-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until peppers are tender and filling is hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 499 calories, Fat 35g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 131mg cholesterol, Sodium 946mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 26g protein.

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I love the flavor combination of the turkey, rice, and peppers. It's a unique and delicious dish that I highly recommend.


Opio Rogers
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This recipe is a great way to save money. Turkey is a relatively inexpensive meat, and this recipe is a great way to stretch it.


JS Sajjad
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's a great dish to serve for company or for a special occasion.


Patricia Mudenda
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover rice. I always have leftover rice in my fridge, so this is a great way to use it up.


Md Jobeyar
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I'm not a great cook, but this recipe was easy to follow and turned out great. I'm definitely going to make it again.


Shamim Raja128
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The peppers are disguised in the stuffing, so they'll never know they're eating them.


Makyla Anne
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I made this recipe for my picky kids and they loved it! They even asked for seconds. This is definitely a keeper recipe.


Hantee Yt
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I'm a vegetarian, so I made this recipe with tofu instead of turkey. It was still delicious! I highly recommend this recipe to anyone, whether you're a meat-eater or a vegetarian.


Amelyn Ballester
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


Katelyn Jermaine
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I love this recipe because it's so versatile. I've made it with different types of peppers, and I've also used different fillings, like ground beef or sausage. It's always delicious.


Party Octo
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover turkey. The stuffing is easy to make and the peppers are a delicious and healthy way to serve it. I will definitely be making this again.


Roland Steve
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I'm not a big fan of turkey, but I really enjoyed this dish. The stuffing was so flavorful and the peppers were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Edwin Carballo
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination of the turkey, rice, and peppers. I highly recommend this recipe!


Alex Steff
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The turkey and rice stuffing was flavorful and moist, and the peppers were perfectly tender. I will definitely be making this again.