If you would have asked me to try stuffed peppers when I was a kid, I would have turned up my nose at you. To cook stuffed peppers from frozen, do not thaw, but bake direct from frozen and covered with foil at 400°F for 1 1/2 hours. Remove seeds and white membrane. ⦠The minimum safe temperature is 160 F for ground beef, pork, or lamb, or 165 F for ground turkey or chicken. The highly versatile nature of bell peppers make them an ideal base for a variety of stuffings. In a large skillet, saute onion and garlic in oil until tender. This Stuffed pepper recipe is the perfect weeknight meal ⦠Stuffed Bell Peppers Without Rice. In a large saucepan, cook peppers in boiling water for 3 minutes. Remove peppers, drain, and set aside while preparing stuffing. This baked stuffed peppers recipe is easy to put together (hint: weâre using the microwave), healthy, and really flavorful thanks to a blend of fun spices and a couple secret ingredients. Uncover and bake until the peppers are soft and the cheese is melted and lightly browned, another 15 to 20 minutes. Stuffed bell peppers with rice, ground beef or turkey, tomato sauce and seasonings. While those are boiling, brown some beef in a skillet, drain out the grease, and mix in cooked long grain rice. 6 bell peppers, any color. 4 Tbsp olive oil, plus more for drizzling. 2 cloves garlic, chopped. But, as Iâve gotten older, Iâve ⦠Pour a small amount of water into the bottom of the baking dish. Bring water to boil, cover tightly, lower heat, and cook for 5 minutes. Cut top off peppers and remove seeds. While I often serve peppers in a stir fry or in a fresh Greek salad, I do love using the pepper itself as a serving vessel! Use cheddar cheese or a pizza blend of shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese to top the stuffed peppers. Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Drain and rinse in cold water; set aside. 4 Roma tomatoes, seeded and finely diced. Garlic and some dried basil add flavor to the simple tomato sauce. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. To cook stuffed peppers, start by cutting the tops off 6 green bell peppers and removing the seeds. Red pepper ⦠Incorporate them into any vegan or vegetarian recipes for a healthy boost. Ground beef, salsa, sour cream, and melted cheese come together in a perfect healthy serving that tastes delicious! Fill the peppers with the rice mixture and top each with a sprinkle of the remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Stuffed peppers are super simple to freeze and reheat for busy days. Sides That Go With Stuffed ⦠Ground beef â use one thatâs ⦠Taco Stuffed Bell Peppers (Keto Stuffed Peppers), is an easy to make Mexican recipe that everyone will love. 1 onion, finely diced. Follow the instructions up to step 5. These stuffed peppers are made with green, yellow or red bell peppers and a deliciously seasoned ground beef and rice filling. 1 medium zucchini, finely diced. ; Olive oil â only a little is needed for sauteing. Ingredients for Stuffed Bell Peppers. Making stuffed peppers is easy and is a quick weeknight dinner idea. Say no to bland and watery stuffed peppers. This recipe is keto, low carb, and gluten-free! Cover tightly with foil and freeze for up to 2 months. Traditional stuffed peppers include ground beef, tomatoes, rice, seasoning, and cheese. Swap the tomato sauce for pasta sauce and some fancy parmesan cheese for an Italian flare. Place peppers upright in 1/3 to 1/2 inch salted water in a saucepan. Weâve filled these with a delicious beef, sausage, ⦠If your peppers are smaller you can probably fill 5-6 easily. Another neutral oil will work such as vegetable oil. How to Freeze Stuffed Peppers. Directions for: Stuffed Bell Peppers Ingredients. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9×13 baking dish with parchment paper. 8 oz lean ground beef. ; Bell peppers â if youâd prefer you can make use all green if theyâre whatâs cheaper. Long grain white rice â leftover rice works great if you have some. The hearty and flavorful filling is stuffed into fresh bell peppers, topped with cheese and ⦠Sprinkle inside of peppers with salt and ⦠If youâre in to Mexican flavors, use salsa and pepper jack cheese mixed in. Stuffed Peppers are a fancy way to serve peppers! They are so easy, delicious and impressive enough to serve for special occasions or special guests! Stuffed bell peppers recipes. Cut off and discard the top 1/8 to 1/4 of each bell pepper. These bell peppers are stuffed with lean ground beef and zesty tomato sauce mix, brown rice, topped with cheese, and then baked to perfection. Sauteed bell peppers form the aromatic vegetable base for Cajun Holy Trinity or Spanish ⦠To make these stuffed peppers ahead: Cook the filling, stuff the peppers ⦠So many options! 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