How to Make Stuffed Orange Peppers - A Step-by-Step Guide

Stuffed orange peppers are a delicious and colorful dish that makes for a perfect meal for either a family dinner or for entertaining guests. The vibrant orange peppers are not only visually appealing, but they also provide an excellent vehicle for a flavorful and satisfying filling.

These stuffed orange peppers are a great way to incorporate a variety of ingredients, such as ground meat, grains, vegetables, and cheese, into one tasty dish. Not only is this recipe versatile, but it is ...

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Ingredients

  • 6 orange bell peppers, tops and seeds removed
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • ⅓ cup chopped onion
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, or more to taste
  • ½ cup white rice
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 teaspoon liquid smoke flavoring
  • 1 cup shredded Gouda cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 50 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 6

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil; cook orange bell peppers in boiling water until slightly softened, about 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir turkey and onion in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease.
  • Stir tomatoes, rice, 1/2 cup water, and liquid smoke into turkey mixture; cover the skillet and simmer until rice is tender, about 15 minutes. Remove the skillet from heat; stir in Gouda cheese.
  • Stuff each orange bell pepper with turkey mixture and place peppers, open-side up, in a baking dish. Cover the dish with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until heated through and cheese is melted, 25 to 35 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    295 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 79mg
    • Sodium: 317mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 23g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 23g
    • Vitamin C: 224mg
    • Calcium: 196mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 540mg