**Savory Stuffed Green Bell Peppers: A Culinary Journey of Flavors and Textures**
Embark on a culinary adventure with our collection of delectable stuffed green bell pepper recipes. These vibrant and versatile dishes elevate the humble green bell pepper into a symphony of flavors and textures, offering a satisfying meal for any occasion. From classic comfort food to innovative culinary creations, our recipes cater to diverse tastes and dietary preferences. Explore a range of fillings, from hearty ground beef and savory sausage to vegetarian delights featuring quinoa, black beans, and aromatic herbs. Discover the perfect balance of tender bell peppers, succulent fillings, and flavorful sauces that will tantalize your taste buds. Get ready to savor the goodness of stuffed green bell peppers, a true testament to the versatility and deliciousness of this garden gem.
STUFFED BELL PEPPERS RECIPE
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Place the rice and water in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and cook for 20 minutes.
- In a skillet, cook the beef over medium heat until browned.
- Cut out the tops of the bell peppers. Clean out the seeds and any membranes. Then arrange the peppers in a baking dish with the hollowed sides face up. (If needed, you can slice off the bottom so they stand upright.)
- In a bowl, combine the cooked rice, browned beef, 1 can tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, onion and garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Fill each bell pepper to the top. In a bowl, mix together the remaining tomato sauce and Italian seasoning. Pour as a topping over the stuffed peppers.
- Bake for 1 hour in the preheated oven until the peppers are tender. Baste each pepper with sauce every 15 minutes in order to keep it moist.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 200 cal
THE BEST STUFFED PEPPERS
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
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
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
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 BELL PEPPERS
When our garden is brimming with fresh green peppers this is a favorite way to fix them. These are very good.
Provided by MizzNezz
Categories Vegetable
Time 1h15m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cut tops off peppers, remove seeds.
- Drop in boiling water for 3 minutes.
- Drain, rinse in cold water.
- In a bowl, combine the next 8 ingredients.
- Spoon into peppers.
- Put in a greased 13x9-inch pan.
- Mix soup and basil.
- Spoon over peppers.
- Cover and bake at 350°F for 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 355.5, Fat 17.6, SaturatedFat 6.9, Cholesterol 77.1, Sodium 828.2, Carbohydrate 25.3, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 9, Protein 24.2
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 BELL PEPPERS II
You can blanch the peppers ahead of time for 3 min in boiling water and then freeze them for later use.
Provided by Cindy Hartlin
Categories Vegetable
Time 32m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cut green pepper in half lengthwise; remove core and seeds.
- Place peppers, hollow-side-up, in a shallow, heat-resistant, non-metallic baking dish.
- In a medium-sized bowl, crumble beef.
- Add rice, salt, pepper, oregano, garlic powder, water, egg and 1/2 cup of tomato sauce. Mix until thoroughly combined.
- Spoon mixture into pepper halves.
- Spoon remaining tomato sauce over peppers.
- Heat, covered loosely with wax paper, 14 minutes in Micro- wave Oven or until meat is cooked and peppers are as tender as desired.
- Allow to stand 4 minutes, covered, before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 316, Fat 14.6, SaturatedFat 6.2, Cholesterol 125.9, Sodium 1008.9, Carbohydrate 21.3, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 2.9, Protein 26.2
Tips:
- For a healthier version, use brown rice instead of white rice.
- Add some chopped spinach or kale to the rice mixture for extra nutrition.
- If you don't have any ground beef, you can substitute ground turkey or chicken.
- Feel free to add other vegetables to the rice mixture, such as diced carrots, celery, or zucchini.
- If you like your stuffed peppers spicy, add a diced jalapeño pepper to the rice mixture.
- Serve the stuffed peppers with a side of sour cream, salsa, or guacamole.
Conclusion:
Stuffed green bell peppers are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. With so many different variations, there is sure to be a stuffed pepper recipe that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting dish to try, give stuffed green bell peppers a try!
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