Best 8 Cuban Style Stuffed Peppers Recipes

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**Explore the tantalizing flavors of Cuban-style stuffed peppers, a delightful culinary creation that blends savory ground beef, aromatic rice, and a medley of vibrant vegetables, all enveloped in tender bell peppers and smothered in a rich, flavorful tomato sauce. Delight in three variations of this classic dish: the traditional Cuban-style stuffed peppers, a vegetarian version bursting with colorful vegetables, and a unique picadillo-stuffed pepper that offers a zesty twist. Each recipe promises an explosion of flavors and textures, making this dish a true feast for the senses.**

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

CUBAN STUFFED PEPPERS



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Bell peppers stuffed with a unique Cuban beef filling and rice. Just like grandma used to make it. Lots of seasoning and love poured into this recipe.

Provided by Julie Maestre

Categories     Main Dish

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 lb ground beef
1 small onion
2 garlic cloves
2 bay leaves
½ packet of sazon (optional)
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
½ tsp oregano
Salt and pepper to taste
¼ cup vino seco (dry white wine)
1 tbsp tomato paste
3/4 cup tomato sauce
½ cup water
3 tbsp Spanish olives
3 tbsp raisins
6 bell peppers
1 cup cooked rice

Steps:

  • Remove seeds and membranes; rinse peppers and place in a preheated oven at 350 degrees for 25 minutes.
  • In a skillet with some oil cook ground beef for about 10 minutes or until browned completely, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the onions, garlic, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, oregano, onion powder, bay leaves, sazon (optional), season with salt and pepper and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Add the vino Seco (dry white wine) tomato paste, tomato sauce, and some water; cover slightly and let it cook for about 25 minutes.
  • Stir in the raisins and olives and let it cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and stir in the cooked rice.
  • Stuff peppers with rice and beef mixture and pour some salsa over the peppers.
  • Place in the oven for an additional 25 minutes and Enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 305 kcal, Carbohydrate 25 g, Protein 15 g, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 53 mg, Sodium 241 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 7 g, ServingSize 1 serving

THE BEST STUFFED PEPPERS



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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

6 large red, orange or yellow bell peppers
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound ground beef
2 medium onions, chopped
4 cloves garlic, finely grated
2 teaspoons thyme leaves
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 plum tomatoes, cored and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 cup dry white wine
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
2 cups cooked rice
2 cups shredded Muenster cheese

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.

CUBAN STUFFED PEPPERS



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Bell peppers are filled with a Cuban picadillo stuffing of rice, ground beef, tomatoes, raisins and Spanish olives.

Provided by McCormick Gourmet

Categories     Entrees,

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 medium bell peppers halved lengthwise, stem and seeds removed
1/2 pound ground beef
1 small onion chopped
1 tbsp McCormick Gourmet™ Cuban Seasoning
1 large tomato chopped
1/4 cup dry white wine
1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
1/4 cup toasted slivered almonds
1/4 cup raisins
2 tbsps chopped pimiento-stuffed Spanish olives
1 cup cooked rice

Steps:

  • Bring large saucepan of water to boil. Add bell pepper halves; cook 15 minutes on medium heat or until tender. Immediately remove bell peppers with slotted spoon to ice bath to stop cooking process. Pat dry with paper towels. Arrange bell pepper halves, cut-sides up, in 13x9-inch baking dish
  • Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350°F. Brown ground beef in large skillet on medium-high heat. Drain fat. Add onion and Seasoning; cook and stir 4 minutes or until onion is tender. Stir in remaining ingredients except cooked rice. Cook and stir 5 minutes. Stir in rice. Spoon beef mixture evenly into bell pepper halves
  • Bake 20 minutes or until bell peppers are tender

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214 Calories

ITALIAN STUFFED CUBANELLE PEPPERS



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I got this delicious recipe from a family friend when looking for something to do with all the extra Cubanelle peppers in my garden. I love the versatility in this recipe because I have a vegetarian; I omit the sausage in the mixture when making a batch for her, and everyone can enjoy this flavorful dish. It can be served with your favorite Italian pasta sauce for extra flair. It's delicious with side of pasta and fresh Italian garlic bread.

Provided by Megan

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes

Time 1h36m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound bulk Italian turkey sausage
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 cup finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 cup Italian-seasoned bread crumbs
½ cup Monterey Jack cheese
½ cup mozzarella cheese
1 egg
¼ cup cooked rice
¼ cup grated Romano cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, or to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste
8 Cubanelle peppers, stemmed and seeded

Steps:

  • Cook and stir sausage in a skillet over medium heat until lightly browned, 5 to 8 minutes. Drain excess grease and transfer to a bowl.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in the skillet; cook and stir onion and garlic until fragrant, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in sausage, bread crumbs, Monterey Jack cheese, mozzarella cheese, egg, rice, Romano cheese, and parsley. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a bowl.
  • Wipe out skillet and heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Cook and stir Cubanelle peppers until lightly browned, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Stuff Cubanelle peppers with rice mixture, using a teaspoon to push it into the tip. Arrange stuffed peppers in a 10x13-inch baking dish; cover dish with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until peppers are tender, about 45 minutes. Remove foil and bake for 15 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272.7 calories, Carbohydrate 16.3 g, Cholesterol 80.7 mg, Fat 14.9 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 19.1 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 846.7 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

STUFFED CUBANELLE PEPPERS



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A succulent sweet pepper, stuffed, and topped, this is the best stuffed pepper you will ever have. You will remember this dish. I like using roasted garlic flavored tomato sauce.

Provided by Keith Harden

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Stuffed Main Dish Recipes

Time 2h5m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup water
½ cup white rice
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound lean ground sirloin
2 (14 ounce) cans tomato sauce, divided
2 green onions, chopped
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
4 Cubanelle peppers, halved lengthwise and seeded
1 (14 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon dried oregano
¾ cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Bring water and rice to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in ground sirloin; cook until it begins to brown, and is no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Drain any excess fat. Stir in 1 can tomato sauce, green onions, garlic salt, kosher salt, and pepper; cook until flavors combine, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Mix rice into ground sirloin mixture.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Stuff Cubanelle pepper halves with the meat and rice mixture, rounding the tops. Place the stuffed peppers into a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Stir remaining can of tomato sauce, brown sugar, parsley, basil, and oregano together in a bowl. Spoon tomato sauce over peppers in the baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until peppers are hot and beginning to brown, about 1 hour. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 556.9 calories, Carbohydrate 42.3 g, Cholesterol 82 mg, Fat 30 g, Fiber 6.7 g, Protein 31.6 g, SaturatedFat 9.8 g, Sodium 2699.7 mg, Sugar 16.5 g

CUBAN STUFFED BELL PEPPERS



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I enjoyed this tremendously and was initially doubtful of using bread in the stuffing, but they turned out very well. This recipe is courtesy of the 3 Guys from Miami.

Provided by chefwally

Categories     Cuban

Time 1h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 large green peppers
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1 (16 ounce) can chopped tomatoes, drained (save the tomato juice)
2 cups day old French bread
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 cup ketchup
1/4 cup red wine
2 teaspoons ground cumin

Steps:

  • Wash green peppers, slice off stem end, and remove seeds and membrane. Drop the peppers into boiling water that has been lightly salted. Boil for two or three minutes and remove.
  • Sauté onion with ground beef and a little olive until browned. (DO NOT DRAIN.) Stir in tomatoes (I used chili style canned tomatoes) and heat through. Remove from heat and stir in bread cubes, 1 teaspoon of cumin, salt, pepper, and 1/2 cup ketchup.
  • Stuff peppers and place in lightly greased baking pan. Mix 1/2 cup ketchup with 1/4 cup tomato juice, wine, and one teaspoon ground cumin. Pour this sauce over the peppers, cover the pan, and bake at 300° F for 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 883.8, Fat 32.1, SaturatedFat 11.2, Cholesterol 115.7, Sodium 2543.2, Carbohydrate 99.6, Fiber 9.3, Sugar 27.2, Protein 49.8

CHEESE STUFFED CUBANELLE PEPPERS



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Many of us are familiar with peppers roasted on the grill. This recipe takes it a step further by stuffing the peppers with cheese to make a delicious appetizer or side dish. This recipe comes from The Vegetarian Grill by Andrea Chesman. I highly recommend this cookbook for vegetarians and non vegetarians alike. I haven't tried a bad recipe yet. NOTE: Cooking includes standing times.

Provided by Dreamer in Ontario

Categories     Cheese

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 2

4 large cubanelle peppers (also. mild Italian frying peppers, Hungarian hot wax peppers) or 8 medium chilies (i.e. poblanos)
8 ounces monterey jack cheese, grated

Steps:

  • On a medium-hot grill, roast the peppers or chiles, turning occasionally, until completely charred (about 10 minutes).
  • Place charred peppers in a paper or plastic bag to steam for a further 10 minutes to loosen the skins.
  • Peel peppers, then cut a slit down the length of each and remove the seeds & membranes.
  • Stuff each pepper with the cheese.
  • Secure with toothpicks to hold the peppers closed.
  • Using heavy foil, wrap the peppers so that a packet is formed that will hold in any juices.
  • Grill the packet until heated through (about 10 minutes).
  • Allow packet to cool for 5 minutes. This will give the cheese time to harden us and make the peppers easier to handle.
  • Remove toothpicks and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257, Fat 18.5, SaturatedFat 11.6, Cholesterol 53.5, Sodium 327.1, Carbohydrate 8, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 4.2, Protein 16.1

CHICKEN-STUFFED CUBANELLE PEPPERS



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Here's a different take on traditional stuffed peppers. I substituted chicken for the beef and used Cubanelle peppers in place of the green peppers that are usually featured in such a dish. -Ron Burlingame, Canton, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 Cubanelle peppers or mild banana peppers
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
3 cups shredded cooked chicken breast
1 cup salsa
3/4 cup soft bread crumbs
1/2 cup cooked long grain rice
2 cups meatless pasta sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Cut and discard tops from peppers; remove seeds. In a large bowl, mix eggs, chicken, salsa, bread crumbs and rice. Spoon into peppers. , Spread pasta sauce onto bottom of a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Top with peppers. Bake, covered, 60-65 minutes or until peppers are tender and a thermometer inserted in stuffing reads at least 165°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 125mg cholesterol, Sodium 661mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Choose the Right Peppers: Select large and firm bell peppers with thick walls for better hold.
  • Soaking the Rice: Pre-soaking the rice in hot water for 30 minutes reduces cooking time and ensures even cooking.
  • Flavorful Ground Beef: Use high-quality ground beef and season it generously with garlic, cumin, paprika, and oregano for a flavorful filling.
  • Well-Cooked Filling: Cook the filling until the rice is tender and the ground beef is no longer pink.
  • Stuffing the Peppers: Don't overstuff the peppers, leaving some space for expansion during cooking.
  • Baking Time and Temperature: Bake the stuffed peppers at 350°F (175°C) for 40-45 minutes or until the peppers are tender and the filling is heated through.
  • Cheese Topping: Add a layer of shredded cheese on top of the stuffed peppers before baking for a cheesy and golden crust.
  • Serving Suggestions: Serve Cuban-style stuffed peppers with a side of rice, beans, or a fresh salad for a complete and satisfying meal.

Conclusion:

Cuban-style stuffed peppers are a delicious and versatile dish that combines the flavors of Cuban cuisine with the convenience of a one-pot meal. With a flavorful ground beef and rice filling, tender bell peppers, and a cheesy topping, these stuffed peppers are sure to be a hit at your next family gathering or potluck. By following the tips and instructions provided in this recipe, you can create a delicious and satisfying dish that showcases the vibrant flavors of Cuban cooking. ¡Buen provecho!

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