Stuffed with ground turkey and topped with melted cheese, this is a perfect low-carb dinner! So I set out to develop a recipe for the best stuffed peppers with ground turkey and tomato sauce— one that finally lived up to expectation. Divide turkey mixture between peppers. There is nothing better than the aroma of a tray of stuffed peppers baking in the oven. Like I said above, I absolutely adore the way this recipe turned out. bell peppers, frozen corn, ground beef, spice mix, Cilantro leaves and 4 more Vietnamese Stuffed Bell Peppers A Tast of Joy and Love sweet onion, vegetable oil, sugar, ground pork, sugar, salt, fish sauce and 11 more Sprinkle with paprika. Add the onion and garlic and cook until tender. So I recommend you only make substitutions with extreme caution, because I wouldn’t want the recipe to go awry for you! Bell peppers – The star of the show slash what gives this recipe its name! Here are a few possibilities. These Turkey Stuffed Peppers in Tomato Sauce are a homage to my Romanian heritage. Place a rack in the pot; stand stuffed peppers upright on the rack. Place in a baking dish and cover. Add the chicken or beef stock, tomato paste, tomato puree, salt, pepper and sugar and stir well. Spoon the turkey mixture into the peppers. Making this gluten-free stuffed bell peppers recipe in the slow cooker also makes clean-up a breeze! Since we’re following a low carb diet, we still wanted to keep the flavors of traditional stuffed peppers but wanted to make them keto-friendly and with no rice. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef with the cooked rice, chopped pepper tops, onion, minced garlic, diced tomato, Parmesan cheese, tomato paste, 1/3 cup of the tomato sauce, the beaten egg, breadcrumbs, salt, basil, oregano, Worcestershire sauce, and 2 tablespoons of chopped parsley. In a medium bowl combine turkey, rice, carrot, onion, parsley, garlic, oregano, salt, pepper and tomato sauce. One serving contains 486 calories, 34g of protein, and 17g of fat. in a bowl combine meat, onions, and all other ingredients beside sauce. Stuffed bell peppers with rice, ground turkey or beef, tomato sauce and seasonings. Cover and cook on high pressure 15 minutes; natural release. Prepare the Bell Peppers:. Traditional stuffed peppers include ground beef, tomatoes, rice, seasoning, and cheese. Pre-heat oven to 400. Tomato sauce for stuffed peppers: Make the tomato sauce. heat some olive oil in a pan and toss in your chopped onions til slightly browned. Cook till the celeriac is soft. Stir in tomatoes, cheese and bread crumbs. Remove and discard seeds and membranes. 3. And if you’re vegetarian or vegan, you could use lentils, crumbled tempeh or tofu. These Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Stuffed Peppers are filled with flavours and a delicious homemade tomato sauce. In a large pot, bring the water to a boil over high heat. Cover each pepper top with 2 tablespoons marinara sauce. Add the turkey and cook until browned, stirring often to separate meat. Home cooking that is easy, healthy, and delicious is the best. Preheat the oven to 350F. Pour in the raisins and almond slivers and give the ground turkey another mix. Mix to blend thoroughly. The first step to making these Turkey Stuffed Peppers in Tomato Sauce is to cook up some rice. 2. But there is never a big, bold flavor statement where there so easily could be. 1. Pour 1/2 cup water into bottom of Instant Pot. Place the halved peppers on a large half sheet baking pan and lightly season with salt and pepper. Cook in the oven or in a crockpot. I love a recipe that is easy to make, nutritious, and tasty. This turkey stuffed bell pepper recipe is an oldie, and one that I’ve always loved. Add the green and red bell pepper, crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, chicken broth, cooked ground turkey, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper to the saucepan. Wash the tomatoes and peppers then cut them in half. Any color bell pepper works great. Take out the peppers and meatballs and add chopped celeriac to the tomato sauce if using. Usually, my mother added the rice raw to the meat mixture, but I prefer to add the rice in already cooked. Make stuffed peppers packed with ground turkey, rice, tomato sauce & spinach. Today, I have a new recipe that I’m really excited to share with you because I’ve always been a fan of stuffed peppers. * ½ - ¾ cup tomato sauce (store-bought or your own) * 2 cups cooked brown rice * 4-5 medium bell peppers * Parmesan cheese, grated, for sprinkling. Cook the onions until translucent, add the garlic and the sweet paprika and stir shortly. A perfect recipe for a busy weeknight. Plenty of people made this recipe, and 110 would say it hit the spot. Oil a baking pan and place bell peppers upright then stuff 1/3 full with ground turkey and rice mixture. Cook and crumble turkey with onion, garlic and seasonings over medium-high heat until meat is no longer pink, 6-8 minutes. Step 3 Bake for 40 minutes or until the peppers are tender. Top with the reserved pepper tops, if desired. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free diet. Preheat oven to 350°. Take peppers and cut a hole around the stem and scoop out seeds. These Baked Turkey Stuffed Bell Pepper Halves are flavorful but low in carbs, plus they are mouthwatering good. Mix the ingredients until well blended. Preheat oven to 375 F. Cut the bell peppers in half lengthwise and remove and discard the seeds. Ingredients in Stuffed Peppers. Cut off and discard the stems of the 4 large bell peppers. 4. Ground Turkey Stuffed Peppers might be just the main course you are searching for. Finally puree the sauce in an electric blender or with a hand-held mixer, place the stuffed peppers and meatballs back into the tomato sauce and warm the whole dish up again. These easy Italian stuffed peppers are a healthy meal that you can make ahead! Yes! Add ground turkey meat, cumin, salt and pepper and cook until browned (about 10-12 minutes). Then, layer in 1/2 of the cheese among the four peppers. Ground turkey. Now the stuffed peppers with ground turkey and rice are ready to be stuffed and baked. Click through to watch this video on how2heroes.com Heat oil in a large skillet over medium. Stir in the sauce, cheese and black pepper. Clean out the insides with a spoon and place them out on a baking pan. Bake, uncovered, until filling is heated through and peppers are tender, 20-25 minutes. Ground Turkey Italian Stuffed Peppers: Ingredients & Substitutions. Place the stuffed peppers into the sauce. Combine prepared rice mix and ground turkey in the skillet. This helps reduce the cooking time There might be a suggestion of tomato sauce inside, or an overwhelming amount of cheese. Prepare the orzo according to package directions. 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