Craving a hearty and flavorful meal that's perfect for a cozy dinner for two? Look no further than stuffed peppers! These colorful and versatile dishes combine tender bell peppers with a delectable filling, offering a symphony of flavors and textures. In this culinary journey, we'll explore a collection of stuffed pepper recipes that cater to various dietary preferences and taste buds. From classic beef-stuffed peppers to vegetarian delights and unique twists like Mediterranean-inspired fillings, our recipes promise an explosion of taste in every bite. Prepare to embark on a stuffed pepper adventure that will leave you and your loved one feeling satisfied and delighted.
* **Classic Beef-Stuffed Peppers:**
This timeless recipe features ground beef, rice, and a savory tomato sauce, all nestled inside colorful bell peppers. The result is a comforting and hearty meal that's sure to become a family favorite.
* **Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers:**
For those who prefer a meatless option, these vegetarian stuffed peppers are packed with a medley of roasted vegetables, quinoa, and a tangy tomato-based sauce. They offer a delightful balance of flavors and textures that will leave you feeling nourished and satisfied.
* **Mediterranean Stuffed Peppers:**
Inspired by the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean, these stuffed peppers feature a flavorful filling of seasoned lamb, aromatic herbs, and juicy tomatoes. Topped with a creamy feta cheese sauce, they are a culinary delight that will transport you to the shores of the Mediterranean Sea.
* **Deconstructed Stuffed Peppers:**
If you're short on time or looking for a fun twist on the classic dish, try this deconstructed version. Simply slice the peppers and arrange them in a baking dish, then top with the filling ingredients and bake. The result is a colorful and flavorful casserole that's perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
* **Stuffed Mini Peppers with Goat Cheese:**
These bite-sized appetizers are perfect for parties or as a light and flavorful snack. Mini bell peppers are stuffed with a creamy goat cheese mixture and roasted until tender. Drizzled with a balsamic glaze, they offer a sweet and savory combination that's sure to impress your guests.
STUFFED PEPPERS FOR TWO
My husband likes stuffed peppers, but my original recipe made too many servings. I cut it down to accommodate just the two of us. It helps to use a small casserole dish so the peppers won't tip over while they bake. For color, I serve steamed carrots to round out the meal perfectly. -Elaine Carpenter, Horseshoe Bay, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h10m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cut tops off peppers and discard; remove seeds. Blanch peppers in boiling water for 5 minutes. Drain and rinse in cold water; set aside. , In a bowl, combine beef, 1/4 cup tomato sauce, rice, 2 tablespoons cheese, onion, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper and egg; mix well. Stuff the peppers; place in an ungreased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Pour the remaining tomato sauce over peppers. Cover and bake at 350° for 45-60 minutes or until meat is no longer pink and peppers are tender. , Sprinkle with remaining cheese; return to the oven for 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 405 calories, Fat 20g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 193mg cholesterol, Sodium 1277mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 32g protein.
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 PEPPERS
Green peppers stuffed with ground beef and rice and topped with a seasoned tomato sauce.
Provided by BDEGER
Categories Main Dish Recipes Stuffed Main Dish Recipes Stuffed Bell Pepper Recipes
Time 1h20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat 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 20 minutes. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the beef until evenly browned.
- Remove and discard the tops, seeds, and membranes of the bell peppers. Arrange peppers in a baking dish with the hollowed sides facing upward. (Slice the bottoms of the peppers if necessary so that they will stand upright.)
- In a bowl, mix the browned beef, cooked rice, 1 can tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Spoon an equal amount of the mixture into each hollowed pepper. Mix the remaining tomato sauce and Italian seasoning in a bowl, and pour over the stuffed peppers.
- Bake 1 hour in the preheated oven, basting with sauce every 15 minutes, until the peppers are tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 247.7 calories, Carbohydrate 25.6 g, Cholesterol 45.9 mg, Fat 9.4 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 563.6 mg, Sugar 6.3 g
SLOW COOKER STUFFED BELL PEPPERS (FOR 2)
Growing up My aunt used to serve stuffed peppers in the frozen box. They were good, but I have been looking for a good homemade recipe, that would knock my socks off. I found several that seem ok and none that totally had what I was seeking. I decided to play around with it. Remember that stuffed peppers is basically leftover meatloaf, stuffed into a pepper. Since it's just me and my boyfriend, I have this as a recipe for two, but it can easily be updated for more. Enjoy.
Provided by Miss Angee82
Categories Peppers
Time 4h20m
Yield 2 Stuffed Peppers, 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place meat in a large mixing bowl. Pour 1 beaten egg into bowl add seasoning or salt and pepper, allspice, tomato paste, steak sauce, spicy brown mustard, the 1/2 tablespoon of ketchup and onion to the bowl and combine into the meat. (Make sure egg is well combined, you don't want any scramble egg in the meat when you cook it!).
- Brown and crumble meat for 4 or 5 minutes,drain. Remove from heat. Stir in rice and a cup of ketchup; Let stand 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cut tops off peppers; remove seeds, and rinse peppers. Mix water and remaining cup of ketchup into 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker. Place peppers upright in cooker. Spoon meat mixture into peppers.
- Cover and cook on low heat setting 4 to 6 hours or until peppers are tender. Spoon sauce from bottom of dish over peppers just before serving.
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.
MEXICAN STUFFED PEPPERS FOR TWO
Watch now to see how to cook Mexican Stuffed Peppers for Two! Add a zip of flavor to these Mexican peppers for two with chunky salsa and taco seasoning!
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Peppers
Time 1h10m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400ºF.
- Brown meat with onions in skillet on medium heat. Stir in taco seasoning mix and 1/2 cup water. Bring to boil; simmer on low heat 5 min., stirring occasionally. Remove half the meat mixture; cool, then refrigerate or freeze for another use.
- Stir 1/2 cup of the remaining water into remaining seasoned meat in skillet. Add tomatoes; mix well. Bring to boil. Stir in rice; cover. Remove from heat. Let stand 5 min. Meanwhile, cut tops off peppers; discard tops and seeds. Mix salsa and remaining water in bottom of 9-inch square baking dish. Stand peppers in baking dish.
- Add 1/2 cup cheese to meat mixture; stir. Spoon into peppers; top with remaining cheese. Cover.
- Bake 35 to 40 min. or until peppers are tender. Serve with sauce from baking dish.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 520, Fat 23 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Sodium 1020 mg, Carbohydrate 45 g, Fiber 8 g, Sugar 12 g, Protein 30 g
STUFFED GREEN PEPPERS
I also sprinkle melted mozzarella on the top once the pepper is stuffed. If you do not like mozzarella you can use cheddar or very mild Colby cheeses. Also do not need to use the oregano, basil or parsley if you are not a fan of these herbs either. They just add a little different flavor. As seen in the picture I did not use the...
Provided by Danielle Hayes
Categories Other Main Dishes
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- 2. Cut the tops off of green peppers and set aside. Remove seeds from inside peppers.
- 3. In a large pot of gently boiling water, parboil peppers and tops until they are tender. Remove and place peppers cut side down in an 8x8 glass pan to allow peppers to drain and cool slightly.
- 4. Brown ground beef with onion, then drain
- 5. Mix spices and tomato sauce together in small bowl or measuring cup for easy pouring
- 6. In a large bowl, combine cooked beef and onions, cooked rice, cheddar cheese and salt and pepper to taste
- 7. Add sauce gradually until the mixture is completely moist, but not soupy. There may be some leftover sauce
- 8. Place green peppers right side up in the baking dish. Using a small serving spoon or soup spoon, begin stuffing peppers with rice mixture. Gently press stuffing down as the pepper is filled. Fill all of the green peppers then place the top on each like a hat
- 9. Add ½ inch of water to the baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees until the stuffed peppers are hot. The tomato sauce will be bubbly and the cheese will be melted
Tips for Making Perfect Stuffed Peppers for Two
- **Choose the right peppers.** Look for bell peppers that are firm, brightly colored, and have smooth skin. Avoid peppers that are bruised or have blemishes. - **Prepare the peppers properly.** Cut the peppers in half lengthwise and remove the seeds and ribs. Rinse the peppers well and pat them dry. - **Cook the filling thoroughly.** The filling should be cooked until the vegetables are tender and the meat is cooked through. This will help to prevent the peppers from becoming soggy. - **Stuff the peppers tightly.** This will help to prevent the filling from falling out when you bake the peppers. - **Bake the peppers at a high temperature.** This will help to create a crispy crust on the peppers and prevent them from becoming mushy. - **Serve the peppers immediately.** Stuffed peppers are best served hot out of the oven.Conclusion
Stuffed peppers are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. With a little planning and preparation, you can easily make a delicious meal that is sure to please everyone at the table.
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