Indulge in a culinary adventure with our delectable stuffed green peppers, a delightful fusion of sweet and savory flavors. These vibrant bell peppers are carefully hollowed out and generously filled with a rich and flavorful ground beef mixture, seasoned to perfection with a blend of aromatic spices. Nestled within the savory filling is a surprise of gooey and irresistible Reese's peanut butter cups, adding a touch of sweetness that complements the savory flavors. The peppers are then enveloped in a rich and tangy tomato sauce, creating a harmonious symphony of flavors. Experience a burst of flavors with every bite as the tender green peppers, succulent ground beef, and luscious peanut butter cups come together in perfect harmony. This dish will undoubtedly tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.
In addition to the classic Reese's stuffed green peppers, this article offers a diverse collection of stuffed pepper recipes to suit every palate. Explore the delightful flavors of our Italian-inspired stuffed peppers, bursting with savory ground beef, aromatic Italian herbs, and a delectable blend of cheeses. For a vegetarian twist, try our colorful veggie-stuffed peppers, packed with an array of crisp vegetables, hearty grains, and a tangy tomato sauce. And for those who love a spicy kick, our jalapeño-stuffed peppers deliver a fiery explosion of flavors with their bold and zesty filling.
Whether you prefer the classic Reese's stuffed green peppers or any of our other tempting variations, this article has something for every food enthusiast. Embark on a culinary journey and discover the perfect stuffed pepper recipe that will become a staple in your kitchen.
STUFFED BELL PEPPERS
Food Network's Ree Drummond shares this easy recipe for healthy, satisfying stuffed bell peppers.
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 1h35m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Cut the tops off the peppers. Remove and discard the stems, then finely chop the tops; set aside. Scoop out the seeds and as much of the membrane as you can. Place the peppers cut-side up in a baking dish just large enough to hold them upright.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef, season with salt and pepper and cook, breaking up the lumps, until the meat is cooked through and just beginning to brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate to get rid of the fat.
- Wipe out the skillet and add the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil. Add the onions and chopped peppers and cook until beginning to soften, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the garlic and zucchini and cook for another minute. Add the tomatoes and season with salt and a pinch or 2 of red pepper flakes. Cook until everything is heated through, then stir in the beef and rice. Taste and adjust the seasoning. Stir in 1 cup of the cheese.
- Fill the peppers with the rice mixture and top each with a sprinkle of the remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Pour a small amount of water into the bottom of the baking dish and drizzle the peppers with a little olive oil. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake until the peppers are soft and the cheese is melted and lightly browned, another 15 to 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 323, Fat 22 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Cholesterol 50 milligrams, Sodium 287 milligrams, Carbohydrate 18 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 17 grams, Sugar 6 grams
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
STUFFED GREEN PEPPERS
These are super classic and so simple to make. Use leftover rice or thawed frozen rice. For an easy variation, try shredded fontina or Gruyere cheese.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories appetizer
Time 2h
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Add about 2 inches of water to a large pot fitted with a steamer insert, and bring to a high simmer. Arrange the peppers in the steamer, cover the pot and cook, rotating the peppers as needed, until they are very tender and pliable, about 25 minutes. Remove the peppers with a slotted spoon, and drain upside-down on paper towels.
- Put the oil, onions and a pinch of salt in a large skillet over medium heat, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are soft and translucent, about 8 minutes. Raise the heat to medium-high. Add the beef, garlic, 2 teaspoons salt and a few grinds of pepper, and cook, stirring and breaking the beef up, until browned and mostly cooked through, about 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes, bring to a simmer, then remove from the heat. Let cool in the skillet for at least 10 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl, add the rice, parsley, 1 cup of the mozzarella, breadcrumbs, eggs and Worcestershire and mix to combine.
- Stand the peppers up in a 9-by-13 inch baking dish. If they fall over, cut away a little of the bottoms (without cutting through the pepper) to make a flat surface.
- Generously fill and pack the peppers with the meat-rice mixture. Top with the remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella. Add just enough water to the pan to cover the bottom to help steam the peppers. Loosely cover with foil, and bake until the peppers are tender and the filling is heated through, about 30 minutes. Remove the foil, and continue to bake for 10 minutes more.
STUFFED GREEN PEPPERS I
Here's a delicious stuffed pepper recipe that's easy to make. Each green bell pepper contains ground beef, onion, tomatoes, rice and cheese, and is cooked in tomato soup.
Provided by Suzanne M. Munson
Categories Main Dish Recipes Stuffed Main Dish Recipes Stuffed Bell Pepper Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cut the tops off the peppers, and remove the seeds. Cook peppers in boiling water for 5 minutes; drain. Sprinkle salt inside each pepper, and set aside.
- In a large skillet, saute beef and onions for 5 minutes, or until beef is browned. Drain off excess fat, and season with salt and pepper. Stir in the tomatoes, rice, 1/2 cup water and Worcestershire sauce. Cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until rice is tender. Remove from heat, and stir in the cheese.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. (175 degrees C). Stuff each pepper with the beef and rice mixture, and place peppers open side up in a baking dish. In a medium bowl, combine tomato soup with just enough water to make the soup a gravy consistency. Pour over the peppers.
- Bake covered for 25 to 35 minutes, until heated through and cheese is melted and bubbly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 462.8 calories, Carbohydrate 35.5 g, Cholesterol 88.6 mg, Fat 24.3 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 27.2 g, SaturatedFat 12.5 g, Sodium 970.6 mg, Sugar 12.2 g
STUFFED GREEN PEPPER
My family especially enjoys this dish in the summer when fresh tomatoes and green peppers are readily available. This recipe was given to me by my mother-in-law, they always ask me to make it for them!
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h5m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, combine the tomatoes, onion, celery, tomato sauce, water, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 10-15 minutes. Meanwhile, cut tops off of green peppers and remove seeds; set aside. , In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, rice, basil and remaining salt and pepper. Fill peppers with beef mixture. Carefully place peppers in tomato sauce. Spoon some sauce over tops of peppers. , Cover and simmer for 40-45 minutes or until beef is cooked and peppers are tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 324 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 1565mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 27g protein.
STUFFED GREEN PEPPERS II
An easy and delicious way to prepare green peppers as a main dish.
Provided by jcbrown1971
Categories Main Dish Recipes Stuffed Main Dish Recipes Stuffed Bell Pepper Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large skillet or medium stock pot, brown the beef and onion over medium heat. Drain fat. Add rice, water, diced tomatoes, and stewed tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer until rice is tender. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- Cut the tops off the bell peppers and clean out the seeds and membrane. (Note: You may have to slightly slice the bottom of the peppers to make them stand up.) Fill peppers with meat mixture.
- Place in a casserole dish and bake in a preheated oven for 20 minutes or until peppers are as tender as you like. Served topped with spaghetti sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 414.4 calories, Carbohydrate 39.6 g, Cholesterol 75.9 mg, Fat 16.5 g, Fiber 6.6 g, Protein 26.7 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 635.6 mg, Sugar 15.6 g
CLASSIC STUFFED GREEN PEPPERS
My family grows 200 acres of green peppers. We think one of the best way to enjoy this fresh vegetable is in the classic recipe.-Karnemaat Farms, Marlene Karnemaat, Fremont, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h20m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cut tops off peppers and remove seeds. In a large kettle, cook peppers in boiling water for 3 minutes. Drain and immediately place in ice water; invert onto paper towels. , In a large bowl, combine the beef, rice, onion, celery, tomato, garlic, salt and pepper. Spoon into peppers. Place in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Combine soup and basil; spoon over peppers. , Cover and bake at 350° for 55-60 minutes or until the beef is no longer pink. Sprinkle with cheese; bake 5 minutes longer or until the cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 312 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 836mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 27g protein.
Tips:
- Choose the right peppers: Bell peppers are the most common type of pepper used for stuffing, but you can also use poblano or Anaheim peppers. Look for peppers that are firm, brightly colored, and have no blemishes.
- Prep the peppers properly: Cut the tops off the peppers and remove the seeds and ribs. You can do this with a sharp knife or a melon baller.
- Cook the rice: While you're prepping the peppers, cook the rice according to the package directions. You can use any type of rice you like, but long-grain rice is a good choice.
- Make the filling: Combine the cooked rice, ground beef, sautéed onion, and taco seasoning in a large bowl. Mix well.
- Stuff the peppers: Spoon the filling into the peppers, making sure to pack it in tightly. You should be able to get about 6-8 peppers out of one batch of filling.
- Bake the peppers: Place the stuffed peppers in a baking dish and bake them in a preheated oven at 350°F for 30-35 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and the filling is cooked through.
- Serve the peppers: Top the peppers with shredded cheese and chopped cilantro. Serve with sour cream and salsa, if desired.
Conclusion:
Stuffed peppers are a delicious and versatile dish that can be made with a variety of fillings. The classic filling is a combination of ground beef, rice, and taco seasoning, but you can also use other fillings, such as chicken, vegetables, or seafood. Stuffed peppers are a great way to use up leftover rice and meat, and they're also a good option for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
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