Best 6 Stuffed Peppers With Creole Sauce Recipes

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**Explore the zestful flavors of Creole cuisine with our delectable stuffed peppers recipe, a harmonious blend of savory fillings encased in tender bell peppers, enveloped in a rich and aromatic Creole sauce.**

This culinary masterpiece offers a symphony of flavors, combining ground beef, seasoned with a captivating blend of spices, succulent shrimp, adding a briny sweetness, and a medley of vegetables, providing a textural contrast and vibrant colors. The stuffing is lovingly nestled inside bell peppers, roasted to perfection, creating a delightful interplay of textures.

The crowning glory of this dish is the Creole sauce, a captivating concoction of tomatoes, onions, bell peppers, and a harmonious blend of Creole spices. It forms a vibrant and flavorful base for the stuffed peppers, adding depth and complexity to every bite.

Indulge in our curated collection of stuffed pepper recipes, each offering a unique culinary adventure. Discover the classic Creole stuffed peppers, a testament to the rich heritage of Louisiana cuisine. Explore variations that incorporate different fillings, such as a vegetarian delight filled with a medley of roasted vegetables, or a seafood extravaganza bursting with the flavors of the ocean.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CREOLE STUFFED PEPPERS



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I love stuffed peppers! I wanted to try something a little different and started creating this new recipe. What a hit this was. It is savory and not too spicy. Just right! My recipe calls for 8 peppers, but you can half the recipe if you like.

Provided by Jenny Powers

Categories     Beef

Time 1h35m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 lb lean ground beef
1 1/2 c diced celery
1 1/2 c diced onion
4 clove garlic, minced
1 can(s) 10 oz. can of original rotel tomatoes
2 can(s) tomato sauce
1 box zatarains dirty rice mix
additional zatarains creole seasoning if desired
1 small package of mexican blend shredded cheese
8 asssorted sweet peppers, halved
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • 1. First, brown the ground beef, onions, garlic and celery. Season with salt and pepper to your taste.
  • 2. Next, add the package of Zatarain's Dirty rice, rotel tomatoes and 1 can of tomato sauce, simmer until the liquid is absorbed and rice is done. Keep the pot covered.
  • 3. Stuff the peppers with the rice mixture and place them in a baking dish. Open the other can of tomato sauce and put 2 tablespoons of sauce on each pepper. Cover with foil and bake for one hour at 350 degrees.
  • 4. Remove the peppers from the oven. Put cheese on top and [lace back in the oven uncovered until the cheese melts.

CAJUN STYLE STUFFED PEPPERS



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A Cajun twist on a classic rice stuffed green pepper - andouille sausage, shrimp, and Creole seasoning.

Provided by Heidi Slonka

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Stuffed Main Dish Recipes     Stuffed Bell Pepper Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 large green bell peppers
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon Creole seasoning
black pepper to taste
¾ pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 ½ links of andouille sausage, diced
1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
2 ½ cups chicken broth
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 lemon - cut into wedges, for garnish
Louisiana-style hot sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease an 8x12 inch baking dish. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Remove tops and seeds from peppers. Blanch in boiling water 3 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
  • Heat olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat. Saute onion until translucent. Stir in garlic, and season with oregano, Creole seasoning and black pepper. Stir in shrimp and sausage, and cook until shrimp turns pink, 5 minutes. Stir in rice, and cook 1 minute. Pour in chicken broth and tomato sauce. Cook until thick, 15 to 20 minutes. Fill peppers with stuffing mixture, and place in baking dish.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until heated through. Serve with lemon wedges and hot sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306.8 calories, Carbohydrate 39.9 g, Cholesterol 90.2 mg, Fat 9.6 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 17 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 954.3 mg, Sugar 6.7 g

STUFFED PEPPERS



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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

4 large bell peppers (any color)
1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
2 tablespoons chopped onion
1 cup cooked rice
1 teaspoon salt
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 can (15 oz) Muir Glen™ organic tomato sauce
3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (3 oz)

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 BELL PEPPERS WITH CREOLE SAUCE



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Make and share this Stuffed Bell Peppers With Creole Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Diamondlil

Categories     Meat

Time 45m

Yield 4 peppers, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 cup green pepper, finely chopped
1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (16 ounce) can chopped tomatoes, with liquid
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon sugar
1 bay leaf
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 lb ground beef
1/4 cup minced onion
1/3 cup celery, finely chopped
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
1 1/2 cups rice, cooked
4 large green peppers, tops removed, seeded

Steps:

  • Creole Sauce (2 cups):.
  • Sauté green pepper, onion and garlic in a little oil until soft.Add remaining ingredients and simmer until thickened.
  • Peppers:.
  • Par-cook or microwave seeded peppers until slightly tender.
  • Brown beef and drain.
  • Add onion and celery to beef and cook 5-10 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
  • Add rice to beef mixture and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Add cheese, Moisten beef mixture with a little of the creole sauce.
  • Fill prepared green peppers and cover with remaining creole sauce.
  • Bake at 375°F for 25 minutes.

BEEF-STUFFED BELL PEPPERS WITH CREOLE SAUCE



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Make and share this Beef-Stuffed Bell Peppers With Creole Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by princess buttercup

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 large green peppers
1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped green pepper (the tops)
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups cooked rice
1 (1 lb) can crushed tomatoes or 1 (1 lb) can diced tomato
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 tablespoon flour
1/4 cup water

Steps:

  • Cut tops from peppers, remove membrane and seeds (dice the tops).
  • Cover peppers w/ boiling water.
  • Cook 10 minutes.
  • Drain very carefully!
  • Brown ground beef, onion, celery, and green pepper.
  • Drain.
  • Add salt and rice.
  • Spoon into peppers.
  • Place in baking dish and cover w/ creole sauce.
  • Cover and bake at 350 for 45 minutes.
  • uncover and bake 15 minutes longer.
  • Creole Sauce: Combine tomatoes, onion, salt, sugar and basil in sauce pan.
  • Simmer 10 minutes.
  • Combine flour and water; add to sauce and cook until thickened.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 399.3, Fat 17.6, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 77.1, Sodium 639.3, Carbohydrate 35.5, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 9.9, Protein 25

STUFFED PEPPERS WITH CREOLE SAUCE



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The freshly-made Creole sauce puts a different twist on stuffed peppers, and really makes this dish!

Provided by DiamondLil

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Stuffed Main Dish Recipes     Stuffed Bell Pepper Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 tablespoon olive oil
½ cup finely chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup finely chopped green bell pepper
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (15 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon white sugar
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
⅛ teaspoon ground clove
1 bay leaf
4 large green bell peppers, tops removed, seeded
1 pound ground beef
¼ cup minced onion
⅓ cup finely chopped celery
1 ½ cups cold, cooked white rice
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in 1/2 cup onion and garlic, and cook until the onion softens and turns translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the chopped bell pepper, tomato sauce, crushed tomatoes, then season with salt, chili powder, sugar, black pepper, glove, and a bay leaf. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • While the sauce is simmering, microwave the peppers until tender, about 45 seconds. Preheat a skillet over medium-high heat, and add ground beef. Cook and stir until browned and crumbly, then stir in 1/4 cup onion, and celery. Drain off grease. Cook another 5 minutes, then fold in the rice and Parmesan cheese. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • To assemble, stir about 1/2 cup of the Creole sauce into the beef mixture to moisten it. Stuff the peppers with the beef mixture, and place onto a 9x9 inch baking pan. Pour the remaining Creole sauce over the peppers.
  • Bake peppers, uncovered, until hot and beginning to brown, about 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 442.2 calories, Carbohydrate 41.5 g, Cholesterol 74.5 mg, Fat 19.5 g, Fiber 7.1 g, Protein 27.7 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 1199 mg, Sugar 9.3 g

Tips:

  • For a vegetarian version, substitute veggie ground for the beef.
  • To make the stuffed peppers ahead of time, cook them according to the recipe and then let them cool completely. Store the peppers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When you're ready to serve, reheat them in a 350°F oven for about 20 minutes, or until heated through.
  • If you don't have Creole seasoning, you can make your own by combining 1 tablespoon each of paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
  • Serve the stuffed peppers with your favorite sides, such as rice, mashed potatoes, or roasted vegetables.

Conclusion:

Stuffed peppers are a classic comfort food that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They're easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like them mild or spicy, vegetarian or meat-based, there's a stuffed pepper recipe out there for everyone. So next time you're looking for a hearty and satisfying meal, give stuffed peppers a try. You won't be disappointed!

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