Best 8 Three Meat Stuffed Banana Peppers Recipes

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**Three-Meat Stuffed Banana Peppers: A Flavorful and Versatile Appetizer or Side Dish**

Three-meat stuffed banana peppers are a delightful culinary creation that combines the tangy sweetness of roasted banana peppers with a savory filling made from a trio of ground meats. This versatile dish can serve as an enticing appetizer or a hearty side dish to elevate any meal. With three variations of the meat filling, including a classic Italian sausage mixture, a spicy Mexican chorizo blend, and a smoky bacon and ground beef combination, this recipe offers a range of flavors to suit every palate. Whether you prefer a mild, medium, or bold heat level, these stuffed banana peppers have something for everyone. Accompanied by a vibrant sauce made from crushed tomatoes, onion, garlic, and Italian herbs, this dish promises an explosion of flavors and textures that will leave you craving more.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

BOB'S STUFFED BANANA PEPPERS



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This is an awesome recipe for banana peppers stuffed with an Italian sausage mixture and baked in a delicious tomato sauce. We get requests to make them for the guys my husband works with all the time.

Provided by LISAPAV

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 2h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 17

8 banana peppers
2 tablespoons butter
½ cup chopped onion
½ cup chopped celery
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 ½ teaspoons salt, divided
½ teaspoon ground black pepper, divided
1 egg
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 pound hot Italian sausage
1 pound mild Italian sausage
1 ½ cups bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Cut off tops of peppers, and remove ribs and seeds. Chop edible portions of tops; set aside. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add peppers, reduce heat, and simmer until tender but still firm, about 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • Heat butter in a medium skillet. Saute reserved chopped pepper, onion and celery until tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce and garlic. Season with basil, oregano, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Meanwhile, in a large mixing bowl, combine egg, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, Worcestershire sauce and Parmesan. Mix in hot sausage, mild sausage, bread crumbs and 1 cup of the tomato sauce mixture.
  • Using a piping bag or sausage stuffer, fill each pepper with the meat mixture. Place in a 3 quart casserole dish, and pour remaining tomato sauce mixture over peppers.
  • Bake uncovered in preheated oven for 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 592.7 calories, Carbohydrate 28.5 g, Cholesterol 122.6 mg, Fat 42.5 g, Fiber 5.2 g, Protein 25.1 g, SaturatedFat 16.2 g, Sodium 2125.1 mg, Sugar 4 g

STUFFED BANANA PEPPERS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound hot ground Italian Sausage, roasted and chopped fine
1/2 cup Locatelli Romano cheese
1/2 cup bread crumbs
Salt and pepper to taste
1 large egg
Olive oil to saute
4 banana peppers (Hungarian hots or mild as preferred)
1 cup marinara sauce, heated for service
Wedge dry ricotta cheese

Steps:

  • Mix sausage, cheese, bread crumbs, salt and pepper, and egg together in mixing bowl. Season to taste. Adjust mixture with additional cheese and bread crumbs if too dry or moist - medium moisture for stuffing desired. Make a radial slice around the top of the banana pepper leaving the top intact. Pull back top and remove seeds if so desired. Gently stuff mixture into peppers. Place olive oil in hot saute pan. Gently place peppers in the pan and fry each side until browned. Place marinara sauce in middle of plate. Arrange peppers on top of marinara and grate the dry ricotta cheese on top of the hot peppers.

THREE-MEAT STUFFED BANANA PEPPERS



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The combination of meats gives these stuffed peppers their distinctively different flavor. Because they freeze so well, we can enjoy my home-grown peppers long after summer is over. -Thomas Kendzlic, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h25m

Yield 2 dishes (6 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 cups tomato sauce, divided
24 banana peppers
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1-1/3 cups grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1/4 cup minced fresh basil or 4 teaspoons dried basil
6 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 pound ground beef
1/2 pound bulk hot Italian sausage
1/2 pound ground veal
1/4 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • Grease two 13-in. x 9-in. baking dishes. Spread 1/2 cup tomato sauce in each dish; set aside., Cut tops off peppers and remove seeds. In a large bowl, combine the eggs, bread crumbs, 2/3 cup cheese, basil, garlic, salt and pepper. Crumble the beef, sausage and veal over mixture; mix well. Spoon into peppers., In a large skillet, cook peppers in oil in batches over medium heat for 1-2 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Arrange 12 peppers in each prepared dish. Top with remaining sauce; sprinkle with remaining cheese., Cover and freeze one dish for up to 3 months. Cover and bake the remaining dish at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until meat is no longer pink and peppers are tender., To use frozen stuffed peppers: Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Cover and bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until meat is no longer pink and peppers are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 302 calories, Fat 16g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 112mg cholesterol, Sodium 1092mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

THREE-MEAT STUFFED PEPPERS



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This is a great oven-baked stuffed pepper recipe. Cutting the peppers lengthwise gives you pepper with every bite. I've used these as an entree and as an appetizer. Enjoy!

Provided by deefair

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h15m

Yield 10 pepper halves, 5-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

5 bell peppers (red, yellow, and red)
1 lb ground meat (mix of veal, pork, and beef)
2 eggs
1/2 cup Italian breadcrumbs
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 medium shallot, finely diced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon parsley
1 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon rosemary, finely chopped
2 cups cooked brown rice
1 quart basic pasta sauce

Steps:

  • Cut peppers lengthwise; remove core and seeds. Set aside.
  • In large bowl, mix meat, eggs, breadcrumbs, garlic, shallot, and all of the tsp of spices.
  • Add rice to meat mixture and combine.
  • Fill pepper halves with meat filling.
  • Pour a layer of red sauce on the bottom of a 9x13 pan.
  • Place peppers in pan.
  • Pour the rest of the red sauce over the peppers.
  • Sprinkle peppers with remaining 2 tsp of oregano.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.
  • Serve with rice, mashed potatoes, or pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 371.6, Fat 9, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 78.6, Sodium 1087.8, Carbohydrate 62.1, Fiber 9.7, Sugar 21.8, Protein 11

STUFFED BANANA PEPPERS



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This is a delightful change from traditional stuffed green peppers. Banana peppers and chili powder give a little kick. As a bonus, any leftovers reheat nicely in the microwave.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 mild banana peppers
1 pound bulk pork sausage
1/2 cup cooked rice
1/3 cup thinly sliced green onions
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon chili powder, optional
1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, optional

Steps:

  • Remove pepper stems; cut peppers in half lengthwise. Carefully remove seeds and membranes; set aside. Combine the sausage, rice, onions, garlic, salt and pepper; stuff into pepper halves., Place in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Combine tomato sauce, water and, if desired, chili powder; pour over peppers. , Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until filling is cooked and set. Sprinkle with cheese if desired; return to the oven for 5-10 minutes or until cheese is melted.

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BONNIE'S STUFFED BANANA PEPPERS



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We grew lots of banana peppers from our garden this year. I needed to create some recipes to use up the surplus. So I got busy! This one was a delicious surprise. I hope you will like it! Enjoy!

Provided by BonniE !

Categories     Other Main Dishes

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 29

assemble ingredients and read directions before you begin.
12 banana peppers, prepared of uniform size
MEAT
1/2 pound hot johnsonville italian sausage, casings removed
1/2 pound mild johnsonville italian sausage, casings removed
1/2 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon a-1 sauce
salt and pepper, season to taste
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 cup of french's fried onions crushed
1/2 cup of the sauce recipe below
SAUCE
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 tablespoons fresh basil, coarse chopped
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon dried italian herbs
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon coconut palm sugar (or sugar)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 small can mushrooms, drained and chopped
1 15 ounce can crushed tomatoes
1/2 can tomato sauce
TOPPING
1 cup italian blend shredded cheese

Steps:

  • 1. Wash and remove the tops from the peppers with a sharp knife.
  • 2. Carefully slit the peppers lengthwise and remove the stems, seeds and membrane. Leave the tip closed and the stem end open. Tip: Make sure the peppers lay flat on the counter before you slit them. This will form a pocket for the filling.
  • 3. Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil, drop in the peppers and set the timer for 3 minutes. When the time is up, remove the peppers and drain on papper towels, slit side down.
  • 4. Meat: Heat a skillet with one tablespoon of olive oil. Remove the casings from the sausages and break them up with a spoon and add them to the skillet. Add 1/2 teaspoon worcestershire sauce, 1/4 teaspoon A-I sauce, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook until meat is done, then drain and remove to a mixing bowl.
  • 5. Cool, then add 1 beaten egg and 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese, and 1 cup of crushed French's fried onions, and mix well. Set aside.
  • 6. Sauce: To make the sauce, add 1 tablespoon butter and 1 tablespoon olive oil to a medium skillet. Saute 1/2 cup chopped onion, 1/2 cup chopped celery, 3 cloves of minced garlic, until transparent. Then add 4 tablespoons fresh basil, 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon sugar, mushrooms, tomatoes, tomato sauce. Cook about five more minutes.
  • 7. Add 1/2 cup of the Sauce to the Meat mixture and mix well. Stuff the prepared peppers with the Meat Mixture and place them close together in a baking pan about 2 inches deep and just big enough to hold all the peppers in a single layer.
  • 8. Spoon the Sauce over the peppers.
  • 9. Bake the peppers in a pre-heated 350 degree oven for about 30 minutes. Top with Italian cheese and return to oven just until the cheese melts. About 5 minutes. Remove from oven. Serve. Enjoy!
  • 10. Cook's Tip: Peppers, Sauce and Meat can all be made ahead for a fast dinner. This recipe makes enough stuffing and sauce for 12, six-inch banana peppers.

SPICY STUFFED BANANA PEPPERS



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Banana peppers can be very tricky: Sometimes they are hot and sometimes they are not. If you want to be on the safe side, I recommend using Bianca peppers instead, which are a more sweet type of pepper. -Danielle Lee, Sewickley, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 4h15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 tablespoons water
3 tablespoons uncooked red or white quinoa, rinsed
1/2 pound bulk spicy Italian sausage
1/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1/2 cup tomato sauce
2 green onions, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons Sriracha chili sauce
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
16 mild banana peppers
2 cups reduced-sodium spicy V8 juice

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add quinoa. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until liquid is absorbed, 12-15 minutes. Remove from heat; fluff with a fork., In a large bowl, combine sausage, beef, tomato sauce, green onions, garlic, chili sauce, chili powder, salt, pepper and cooked quinoa. Cut and discard tops from peppers; remove seeds. Fill peppers with meat mixture., Stand peppers upright in a 4-qt. slow cooker. Pour V8 juice over top. Cook, covered, on low until peppers are tender, 3-1/2-4-1/2 hours., Freeze option: Freeze cooled stuffed peppers and sauce in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Microwave, covered, on high in a microwave-safe dish until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 412 calories, Fat 22g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 74mg cholesterol, Sodium 965mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 13g fiber), Protein 26g protein.

THREE CHEESE STUFFED BANANA PEPPERS



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This is a meat-free stuffed pepper recipe that is great with spaghetti or any other pasta. I use hot banana peppers because they add great flavor and fire to the sauce, but I'm sure mild banana peppers could be substituted for the faint-of-heart!

Provided by HollyJane

Categories     Peppers

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/2-3/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese
10 -12 banana peppers (mild may be substituted)
1 (26 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce (homemade is great, too)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Mix the three cheeses in a medium-sized bowl.
  • Prepare the peppers by cutting off tops and carefully scraping out the seeds with a knife (try not to poke holes in the peppers).
  • Stuff each pepper with the cheese mixture, using the end of a spoon or your finger to pack the cheeses tightly.
  • After all the peppers are stuffed, pour a small amount of the sauce into a baking dish (I use a 9"x9" dish), coating the bottom.
  • Arrange the stuffed peppers into a single layer in the bottom of the dish (it's OK to lay a few on top if you run out of room in the dish).
  • If you had any remaining cheese mixture left, you may sprinkle it on top of the peppers now or simply freeze it for next time.
  • Pour the remaining spaghetti sauce on top of the peppers, covering them completely.
  • Bake, covered, for 30-40 minutes, or until peppers are soft and sauce is nice and bubbly (it may take longer if the peppers have thick flesh).
  • Serve with spaghetti or other pasta.
  • NOTE: Measurements for the cheeses are approximate; you may adjust the amounts and types of cheeses to your own taste.

Tips:

  • Choose the right peppers: Look for firm, brightly colored banana peppers. Avoid any peppers that are bruised or have soft spots.
  • Prepare the peppers properly: Cut the peppers in half lengthwise and remove the seeds and ribs. Rinse the peppers thoroughly and pat them dry.
  • Use high-quality meat: The type of meat you use will greatly affect the flavor of the stuffed peppers. Choose high-quality ground beef, pork, and sausage.
  • Season the meat mixture well: Use a variety of herbs and spices to flavor the meat mixture. Some good options include garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and chili powder.
  • Don't overstuff the peppers: The peppers should be filled, but not so tightly that they burst open. Leave a little bit of room for the rice to expand.
  • Bake the peppers at a moderate temperature: Bake the peppers at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 30 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and the meat is cooked through.

Conclusion:

Three-meat stuffed banana peppers are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. With a little bit of planning, you can have this tasty dish on the table in no time. So next time you're looking for a fun and flavorful recipe, give three-meat stuffed banana peppers a try!

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