Ground Turkey Stuffed Peppers (Easy & Delicious!)

These juicy bell peppers are stuffed with ground turkey stir fry and more tasty ingredients. Nothing compares to taking a bite of fresh right out of the oven ground turkey stuffed peppers. Melted cheese, well-cooked rice, and succulent turkey make a classic combo that never gets old.

This dish has Italian influences since the stuffing is bound together by a cheese and mashed tomatoes sauce. The juice from all the vegetables and turkey are released while the peppers bake, creating such a flavorful meal. I like to imagine that these peppers are similar to spaghetti or turkey bolognese, and it works! I even convince my kids to eat their peppers in this way!

We frequently had stuffed peppers for dinner when I was a child. I’ve experimented with various tastes and fillings as I’ve aged. I’ve come to appreciate how much versatilty a stuffed bell pepper can have. Also, they are ideal for meal preparation. We enjoy making a large quantity and eating them for quick lunches throughout the week. The fact that they reheat so well is helpful.

How to Make Ground Turkey Stuffed Peppers

Preparing these ground turkey stuffed peppers is super easy, even though it may take some time. In the beggining, we have to deal with the peppers; pre-boiling them is an essential step. After that, we will take care of the filling that will be made in a pan, on the stovetop. We will start by frying the onion and, after that, adding the meat. Next, we will add the rest of the vegetables that must be left to become juicy and nothing but well-cooked.

Next, afterthe filling is ready and the rice has been in the pan for a few minutes, we will fill as well as we can the peppers and put the cheese over;. If you are like me, you’ll add a fairly generous amount of parmigiano on top of them, however, this is a matter of taste. So, just follow your own!

Ingredient List

The first thing you should do before starting to prepare this stuffed peppers recipe is to carefully read the ingredient list below and make sure you have everything. Even though you want to adapt my version of ground turkey stuffed peppers to your own taste and change a little the ingredients, you should read it once or twice anyway. It is essential to know what you are going to use in order to be prepared for any situation (like your kids starting to fight in the middle of the kitchen).

• 2 large bell peppers (any color)
• 1 cup of your preferred type of rice (cooked)
• 1/2 lb. 93% Lean ground turkey
• 1 clove garlic (minced)/ one teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 small onion (diced)
• 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
• 1 8 oz. can of crushed tomatoes
• 1/2 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps for Turkey Stuffed Peppers Recipe

1. Firstly, heat the oven to 350 degrees. Also, prepare one cup of rice and set it aside. 
2. Remove the peppers’ tops. Next, trim the bottoms to make them sit flat in the skillet, remove the seeds, and give them a good rinsing. The peppers should be boiled for 5 minutes in a big pan, then removed from the water and placed upside down on paper towels to dry.

3. After that, olive oil, garlic, and onion should all be added to a big pan and cooked until tender. 

4. Add the turkey and fry until well browned.

5. Stir in the rice, crushed tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and 1/2 cup of shredded cheese.

6. Finally, place the peppers with a sprinkle of salt over them, filled equally with the mixture, in your preferred baking dish or 10-inch cast iron pan that has been gently buttered. 

7. Cook for 25 to 30 minutes uncovered. Remove the tops of the peppers, sprinkle the remaining cheese over them, and bake for a further five minutes, or until the cheese has melted.

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This ground turkey stuffed peppers recipe is super easy to make at home for a chill and savory family dinner. Filled with tomato sauce, rice, and cheese, the stuffed peppers are the perfect healthy and still hearty meal!

• Total Time: 50 minutes
• Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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• 2 large bell peppers (any color)
• 1 cup of your preferred type of rice (cooked)
• 1/2 lb. 93% Lean ground turkey
• 1 clove garlic (minced)/ one teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 small onion (diced)
• 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
• 1 8 oz. can of crushed tomatoes
• 1/2 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

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Instructions

1. Firstly, heat the oven to 350 degrees. Also, prepare one cup of rice and set it aside.
2. Remove the peppers’ tops. Next, trim the bottoms to make them sit flat in the skillet, remove the seeds, and give them a good rinsing. The peppers should be boiled for 5 minutes in a big pan, then removed from the water and placed upside down on paper towels to dry.
3. After, olive oil, garlic, and onion should all be added to a big pan and cooked until tender.
4. Add the turkey and fry until well browned.
5. Stir in the rice, crushed tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and 1/2 cup of shredded cheese.
6. Finally, place the peppers with a sprinkle of salt over them, filled equally with the mixture, in your preferred baking dish or 10-inch cast iron pan that has been gently buttered.
7. Cook for 25 to 30 minutes uncovered. Remove the tops of the peppers, sprinkle the remaining cheese over them, and bake for a further five minutes, or until the cheese has melted.

• Author: Rosie
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 35 minutes
• Category: main dish
• Method: oven baked
• Cuisine: American

Ground Turkey Stuffed Peppers Recipe FAQs

Enjoy Your Healthy Dinner!

Finally, the perfect candidate for any meal, being a super delicious and flavored way to serve bell peppers – ground turkey stuffed peppers recipe is ready! Even though they tend to sound like a hard to make dish, you’ll see how they will satisfy any little greedy monster. Also, it is not as much fuss as you’d initially think!

However, now it’s time for you to share your experience with the Ground Turkey Stuffed Peppers recipe with me. So, tell everything about the recipe in the comments section below. As well, please, don’t hesitate to ask any further questions about our favorite red peppers recipe. I will make sure to answer you as soon as possible!

Last but not least, if you want some side dishes that go well with these stuffed peppers, give the next recipes a try: