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Easy Ground Turkey Stuffed Peppers

Two baked ground turkey stuffed peppers, one yellow and one red, topped with melted cheese in a baking dish with tomato sauce.
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Make a satisfying weeknight dinner with these straightforward ground turkey stuffed peppers. This recipe uses simple ingredients and bakes them until tender.

Ingredients

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  • 4 large bell peppers (any color)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce, divided
  • 1 cup cooked white rice
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a baking dish.
  2. Prepare the peppers: Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes. Place the peppers cut-side up in the prepared baking dish.
  3. Cook the filling: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the ground turkey and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain off any excess fat.
  4. Season the meat: Stir in the minced garlic, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Mix the filling: Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the cooked white rice and 1/2 cup of the tomato sauce until everything is combined.
  6. Stuff the peppers: Spoon the ground turkey mixture evenly into the hollowed-out bell peppers.
  7. Bake: Pour the remaining 1/2 cup of tomato sauce into the bottom of the baking dish around the peppers. Cover the dish tightly with foil. Bake for 35 minutes.
  8. Add cheese (optional): Remove the foil. Sprinkle the tops of the stuffed peppers with mozzarella cheese, if using. Return the dish to the oven, uncovered, and bake for another 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the peppers are tender.
  9. Let the peppers rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • For a low carb turkey stuffed peppers version, substitute the rice with cauliflower rice or extra vegetables like chopped mushrooms.
  • You can prepare the filling ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to two days before stuffing and baking.
  • If you prefer a saucier pepper, use the entire can of tomato sauce mixed into the filling and top with extra sauce before baking.

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