Best 8 Stove Top Stuffed Green Peppers Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey with our exceptional collection of stove-top stuffed green pepper recipes, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Discover a treasure trove of culinary creations, each offering a unique twist on this classic dish. From the classic beef and rice filling to vegetarian delights and even a tantalizing seafood extravaganza, our recipes cater to every palate. Dive into a world of culinary possibilities and let your taste buds embark on an unforgettable adventure.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

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.

SIMPLE STUFFED GREEN PEPPERS



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We always have a lot of extra peppers in the garden. So I prepare a bunch of these stuffed peppers, then freeze them for baking later. That way, we can enjoy them year-round. They're always a treat, no matter how often I serve them!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 medium green peppers, tops and seeds removed
1 pound ground beef
1 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) tomato soup, undiluted
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1-1/2 cups cooked rice

Steps:

  • In boiling salted water, cook peppers for 3-5 minutes. Remove and set aside. In a skillet, cook beef, onion and is tender. Drain any fat. Add seasonings and soup; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Stir in cheese; cook and stir until melted. Stir in rice. Fill peppers; place in a shallow baking dish. Bake at 350° for 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts :

STUFFED GREEN PEPPERS I



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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

6 green bell peppers
salt to taste
1 pound ground beef
⅓ cup chopped onion
salt and pepper to taste
1 (14.5 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, chopped
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
½ cup uncooked rice
½ cup water
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed tomato soup
water as needed

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

STOVE TOP STUFFED PEPPERS RECIPE - (4.5/5)



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Provided by mytastytreasures

Number Of Ingredients 26

Quick Tomato Sauce:
6 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon dried oregano or 1
tablespoon fresh
1 can (15oz) low salt beef broth
3 oz tomato paste
1 can (28oz) crushed tomatoes
10-12 fresh basil leaves, chopped
Handful chopped fresh parsley
Stuffed Peppers
1 cup short grain rice(I have even
used leftover chinese rice from take
out)
6 medium bell peppers, red or green or
3 of each
1 1/2 pounds meatloaf mixture(ground
beef, veal and pork)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 bell pepper, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 cup quick tomato sauce
1/2 cup frozen peas to 1 cup
6 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, dicedSalt and freshly ground pepper to
taste

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan over medium heat, saute garlic and crushed red pepper in olive oil for 1 to 2 minutes to begin sauce. Add remaining ingredients, bring to a bubble, reduce heat, and let simmer over low heat. Add rice to a small pot of 2 cups of boiling salted water. Cover, reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes. Cut tops off peppers and scoop out seeds. Cut an X in the bottom of each pepper. Place peppers in large pot of boiling salted water, cover, reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes. Remove peppers and drain upside down on paper towels. In a skillet over medium high heat, brown meat in olive oil. Add bell pepper and onion, cover, and cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low. When rice is done, add to meat and stir in 1 cup of sauce, peas, mozzarella, and salt and pepper to taste. Remove filling from heat. Place the pot you emptied after cooking the peppers back on the stove over low heat. Cover the bottom of the pot with a layer of sauce. Stuff peppers with filling and place upright in sauce in pot. Top each pepper with a little extra sauce and cover to keep warm until ready to serve. I serve with mashed potatoes with sauce spooned over the potatoes.

STUFFED PEPPERS ON STOVE TOP



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Provided by AnitaCooks

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp Italian Seasoning
1/4 tsp Red Chili Flakes
2 cups tomato sauce
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp sugar
3 tbsp olive oil
1.5 cups Yellow Onion (chopped)
5 Garlic cloves (chopped)
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp Red Chili Flakes
1lb ground turkey
1/2 tsp salt
1.5 cups grated potatoes (about 1 large potato)
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
4 bell peppers

Steps:

  • First boil water in a large pot because we will be cooking our peppers for a few minutes before filling them. I'm using 2 red and 2 green bell peppers. I like to cut them in half lengthwise and fill them, they cook faster this way. Take all the seeds and pith out. Leaving the stem on is pretty for presentation. Put the peppers in boiling water and cook for 5 minutes. Drain and set aside
  • Next, we'll make a quick tomato sauce. Heat up a pan and pour in 2 tablespoons olive oil. Add 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, ½ tsp Italian seasoning, crush it in your hands, ¼ tsp red chili flakes for a little heat, mix this just for a few seconds. Add 2 cups of tomato sauce. Add ¼ tsp salt and 1 tsp sugar. Bring this to a boil and let it simmer, just for 5 minutes. Taste and add more salt or sugar if necessary. Turn the heat off and set it aside.
  • Now we'll cook the meat. Heat up a pan and add 3 tablespoons olive oil. I'm adding 1.5 cups of chopped onion and 5 large garlic cloves or 2 tablespoons. A little salt. Sautee this until golden brown. Add ½ tsp dried oregano, crush it in your palms, ½ tsp dried thyme leaves, 1 tsp paprika, Stir that for a few seconds. Add ¼ tsp of red chili flakes. Add the meat, I'm using 1 pound of ground turkey. You can use chicken or any other ground meat you'd like. ½ tsp salt. Mix this really well and let it cook. Make sure to break up the meat once in a while. While the meat is cooking, I'm grating 1 large potato peeled. 1.5 cups of grated potatoes. Once the meat is cooked, add the potatoes, ½ tsp salt and a pinch or two of chili flakes. Stir and cook for 5 minutes. Adjust the salt according to your taste. After 5 minutes, pour in 1 cup of the sauce and ¼ cup of grated parmesan cheese. Turn off the heat and mix well.
  • Get a large pan that will fit all of the peppers. Pour in ½ cup of the remaining sauce and a few tablespoons of water. That should cover the bottom of the pan. Put the peppers in. Stuff each pepper with the meat mixture. Turn the heat on. Pour the remaining half cup of sauce over the peppers. You'll start to hear the peppers pop a little, the liquid on the bottom of the pan has started boiling, turn down the heat to medium low, put a cover on and cook for about 30 minutes. Check after 15 minutes and adjust the heat if you need to. After 30 minutes, check the filling, the potatoes should be cooked. The peppers will be tender but not completely falling apart. You can cook this longer or shorter depending on how firm you like the peppers. You can add more parmesan on top before serving. If you want to add shredded cheese like cheddar or mozzarella, you can do that and put the cover on just to melt the cheese.

SAUCY STUFFED PEPPERS



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My Slovakian grandmother always made huge pots of this during the winter time. I'm a vegetarian now, and can safely say that this is the one dish that I really miss eating.

Provided by MOELIZ

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Eastern European     Czech

Time 3h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 large green bell peppers
6 tablespoons butter
1 large yellow onion, diced
1 ½ pounds ground round
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
1 cup uncooked white rice
1 gallon tomato juice

Steps:

  • Wash the peppers thoroughly. Make a circular incision around the stem to remove it. Once stem has been removed, remove seeds, and rinse the inside of the pepper. Discard seeds and stems and set peppers aside.
  • In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and saute onion until translucent.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the onion and butter mixture with the ground beef and mix well by hand. Sprinkle in salt and pepper to taste. Slowly pour in the rice, while mixing by hand. Mix thoroughly.
  • Stuff the meat and rice mixture into the peppers. Coat the bottom of 1 or 2 large pots with oil. Place the stuffed peppers into the pot(s) leaving a 2 inch space at the top of the pot. Pour in tomato juice until peppers are covered. If there is leftover meat mixture, form into balls and add to the tomato juice.
  • Heat on low for 2 to 3 hours. Stir every 20 to 45 minutes. Juice will reduce to a thick sauce. You can tell that the peppers are done when they are splitting at the sides.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 467.3 calories, Carbohydrate 52.9 g, Cholesterol 82.2 mg, Fat 19.8 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 9.7 g, Sodium 1417.6 mg, Sugar 23.4 g

STOVE TOP STUFFED GREEN PEPPERS.



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I think this was the actual meal that snagged my husband 22 years ago..I make this for my 11 year old and she loves it. I keep the seasonings to a minimal because that is how the kids like it. You can add whatever seasonings that you want, any cooked rice. It is versatile. I like it on the stove because it is not greasy like in...

Provided by Michelle Flory

Categories     Other Main Dishes

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 lb mixture of each ground beef, ground turkey
1 c cooked rice. i use parboiled rice.
1 egg.
4 Tbsp italian seasonings, divide 1/2 for meat mixture, 1/2 for sauce.
1 Tbsp worcestershire sauce.
1 Tbsp garlic powder, divide 1/2 for meat mixture and 1/2 for sauce..
1 Tbsp onion powder, divide 1/2 for meat mixture and 1/2 sauce.
5 medium size potatoes. wash, leave skins on and cube.
1 can(s) 29 ounce tomato sauce.. i use plain, you could use any flavor.
6 to 8 green peppers or red peppers
sprinkle of mozzarella cheese.

Steps:

  • 1. Cut tops off Green peppers and rinse. In a large mixing bowl, Combine raw meat mixtures. Add seasoning and Worcestershire sauce and egg. 1 cup of cooked rice, Mix well. Scoop into green pepper cups almost to the top.
  • 2. In a 5 qt Dutch Oven or pasta pot, add 29 ounce can of Tomato Sauce. Add reserved seasonings. Mix well. Wash and cut potatoes in to cubes. Leaving the skin on. Mix well.
  • 3. Place the stuffed peppers into the mixture sitting upright. Add Potatoes on top of peppers Cook with a lid on medium for about 45 Minutes. When the potatoes are tender, it is usually done. I would not go any less than 45 minutes.
  • 4. When it is done, Place a pepper on the plate, cut it down the middle, place some of the potato mixture with sauce on top of the pepper. Add sprinkle of Mozzarella cheese.. ENJOY.

STUFFED GREEN PEPPERS



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My family always asks me to make this dish for them, especially in the summer when fresh tomatoes and green peppers are readily available. I got the recipe from my mother-in-law. -Helen Englehart, Maplewood, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 medium fresh tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
3 celery ribs, diced
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 cup water
2 teaspoons salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
4 medium green peppers
1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 cup instant rice, cooked
1 teaspoon dried basil

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, combine 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 the green peppers and remove seeds; set aside. In a bowl, combine ground beef, rice, basil and remaining salt and pepper; mix well. Fill peppers with beef mixture. Carefully place peppers in tomato sauce. Spoon some sauce over tops of peppers. , Cover and simmer until beef is cooked and peppers are tender, 40-45 minutes.

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.

Tips:

  • Choose the right peppers: Look for large, firm green bell peppers with smooth skin.
  • Prepare the peppers properly: Cut the tops off the peppers and remove the seeds and ribs.
  • Cook the rice ahead of time: This will save you time when assembling the stuffed peppers.
  • Use a variety of fillings: You can use ground beef, turkey, pork, or lamb as the main filling. Add in vegetables, herbs, and spices to taste.
  • Stuff the peppers tightly: The filling should be packed tightly into the peppers so that they hold their shape when cooked.
  • Bake the peppers in a covered dish: This will help the peppers to cook evenly and prevent them from drying out.

Conclusion:

Stove top stuffed green peppers are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a little planning and preparation, you can create a flavorful and satisfying dish that is sure to impress your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a hearty and healthy meal, give stove top stuffed green peppers a try!

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