Stuffed Peppers- How To Make Stuffed Bell Peppers (Loaded with Yumminess) Recipe Video

Can you really go wrong by stuffing green bell peppers with smoked sausage, ground beef, rice, cheeses, tomatoes, garlic, onions, herbs and spices???? I think not!! At least not with this bangin (and so easy!) recipe for stuffed bell peppers. Whip it up on a weeknight!


Preparation Time20 MinCooking Time40 Min
Ready In1 Hr 0 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
MethodMain Ingredient


 Green bell pepper4 Large
 Chicken broth/Salted water3 Cup (48 tbs)
 White onion1⁄2 Medium, chopped finely
 Garlic3 Clove (15 gm), minced
 Ground turkey1⁄2 Pound
 Smoked turkey sausage1 , diced
 White rice/Brown rice1 1⁄2 Cup (24 tbs), cooked
 Canned tomatoes16 Ounce, diced
 Parsley2 Tablespoon (fresh/ flakes)
 Salt To Taste
 Black pepper To Taste
 Onion powder To Taste
 Garlic powder To Taste
 Worcestershire sauce1 Teaspoon
 Cheddar cheese3⁄4 Cup (12 tbs), grated
 Mozzarella cheese3⁄4 Cup (12 tbs), grated
 Olive oil1 Tablespoon

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 679 Calories from Fat 221

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 25 g38.4%

Saturated Fat 10.7 g53.6%

Trans Fat 0.2 g

Cholesterol 99.5 mg

Sodium 1238.8 mg51.6%

Total Carbohydrates 81 g26.9%

Dietary Fiber 8.2 g32.7%

Sugars 7.5 g

Protein 34 g67.6%

Vitamin A 50.9% Vitamin C 289%

Calcium 41.1% Iron 36%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet


1. Cut 2 inch tops off the green bell pepper and remove the seeds.
2. Clean the pepper cup of membrane and seeds if any. Wash and clean it.
3. Remove the seeds and stems from the cut off tops and chop them finely. Set aside.
4. In a pot, pour the chicken broth. Place the pepper cups into the broth and bring it to boil.
5. Parboil for 5 minutes, remove from the broth and set aside.
6. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

7. In a pan, heat olive oil. Add chopped bell pepper, onion and garlic.
8. Saute till the onions are translucent.
9. Put the turkey and sausage. Continue to saute for a few more minutes.
10. Add the rice and mix well. Put in the canned tomatoes and continue to mix.
11. Season with parsley, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce and mix well.
12. Sprinkle cheddar cheese and stir well to mix. Turn off the heat.
13. Pack each parboiled pepper cup with the filling.
14. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top and place in a baking tray.
15. Bake for 20 minutes or till the cheese melts.
16. Remove from the oven and let it sit for a few minutes before serving.

17. In a serving plate, place the stuffed bell peppers, sprinkle more cheese if desired and serve as a meal or with choice of side.

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