Welcome to the world of culinary delight, where flavors dance and spices ignite your taste buds. Get ready to embark on a journey of creating the ultimate Stuffed Peppers, a dish that combines the best of both worlds – a tender and flavorful filling enveloped in a vibrant and succulent bell pepper. This comprehensive guide offers a collection of three delectable recipes, each with its unique twist, ensuring that every bite is an explosion of taste. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or just starting your culinary adventure, these recipes will guide you effortlessly through the process, transforming simple ingredients into a masterpiece. Prepare to tantalize your palate and impress your loved ones with this extraordinary Stuffed Pepper extravaganza!
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
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.
STUFFED PEPPERS MY WAY
Roasted green bell peppers are stuffed with feta cheese and a mixture of rice and green onions.
Provided by Sandy
Categories Main Dish Recipes Stuffed Main Dish Recipes Stuffed Bell Pepper Recipes Vegetarian
Time 1h
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.
- In a medium saucepan, bring water to a boil. Stir in the rice. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes. Remove from heat, and set aside.
- Place the peppers cut-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Roast 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until tender and skin starts to brown.
- While the peppers are roasting, heat oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the onions, basil, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in oil for 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the tomato, and cook for 5 minutes. Spoon in the cooked rice, and stir until heated through. Remove from heat, mix in the feta cheese, and spoon the mixture into the pepper halves.
- Return to the oven for 5 minutes. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 384.8 calories, Carbohydrate 52.6 g, Cholesterol 33.4 mg, Fat 15.2 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 10.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 1594.5 mg, Sugar 6.4 g
STUFFED PEPPERS MY WAY RECIPE - (4.4/5)
Provided by á-48
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- 1. Cut top off of each pepper, remove seeds, core and any thick membranes. 2. Cut off rounded edges on bottom to be sure they stand up in pan. 3. Put peppers on lined baking sheet and salt & pepper each one and drizzle olive oil over each (add to sheet the tops of each pepper too). Bake in a 350 oven for 20-25 minutes. Remove from oven to cool. Do not throw out liquid in pan. 4. Dice all vegetables and set aside. 5. In skillet, cook and crumble meat till pink is gone. Drain and set in large bowl. 6. Return pan and add either grape seed oil or olive oil and saute vegetables till slightly tender but do not over saute. 7. In a bowl, beat eggs with salt, pepper and dash of crushed red pepper. set aside. 8. Add to meat, vegetables, seasonings to taste, parmesan cheese and shredded cheese, spinach and rice and now add eggs and mix well. 9. Add bread crumbs ( you want a very moist mixture but not too loose) add more crumbs if needed. 10. In a deep 9 x 13 baking dish add 1/2 can of tomatoes. 11 Place peppers in pan. sprinkle a little parmesan cheese in each. 12. Fill each pepper with meat mixture. Top with a pepper top. 13. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and sprinkle with shredded cheese or parmesan cheese. 14. Pour balance of tomatoes over peppers. Pour liquid from roasted peppers over them. 15. Cover and bake at 375 for 90 minutes.
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
Tips:
- Choose the right peppers: Bell peppers are the most common type of pepper used for stuffing, but you can also use poblanos, Anaheims, or even jalapeños if you like spicy food.
- Prep the peppers properly: Cut the tops off the peppers and remove the seeds and ribs. You can also parboil the peppers for a few minutes to soften them.
- Make a flavorful filling: The filling is what really makes stuffed peppers special. You can use a variety of ingredients, such as ground beef, sausage, rice, vegetables, and cheese.
- Use a flavorful sauce: The sauce adds moisture and flavor to the stuffed peppers. You can use a variety of sauces, such as tomato sauce, enchilada sauce, or even a simple cream sauce.
- Bake the stuffed peppers until tender: Stuffed peppers typically take about 30-40 minutes to bake in a 350°F oven. You can also cook them in a slow cooker on low for 6-8 hours.
Conclusion:
Stuffed peppers are a delicious and versatile dish that can be made with a variety of ingredients. They're perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. With a little planning, you can easily make stuffed peppers that your whole family will love. So next time you're looking for a new recipe to try, give stuffed peppers a try!
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