Stuffed Bell Peppers - melissassouthernstylekitchen.com (2024)

These easy sweet tomato glazed Stuffed Bell Peppers are served open-faced stuffed with a perfectly seasoned ground beef filling. Topped with a tomato glaze and shredded cheese, they’re a delicious way to add farmstand goodness to the dinner menu.

Easy Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipe

We usually have a garden and when peppers came in we enjoy them to the last bite! For my stuffed bell peppers, I like to cut them in half lengthwise because my experience has been that a lot of people prefer not to eat the entire pepper. So I nestle them side by side, over fill them andtop them with a sweetand tangy tomato glaze.Forthe crowningtouch, a sprinkle of Colby-Jack cheese. Stuffed bell peppers are down home good eats. How to Make Stuffed Bell Peppers: (Scroll down for full printable recipe.)

• Prepare Dish – Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 12×8 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
• Bell Peppers – Cut the bell peppers in half lengthwise and remove the stems and seeds. Brush the exterior of the peppers with oil, or spray with cooking spray. Season the interior with a sprinkle of salt and black pepper. Place side by side in the dish.
• Filling – Mix together the ketchup and tomato paste until smooth. To the bowl add ground beef, Italian sausage, rice, diced tomatoes, barbecue seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, onion, garlic, 1 cup shredded cheese, eggs, parsely, salt black pepper and cayenne. Mix well.
• Assemble – Divide the filling evenly between the bell peppers.
• Glaze – In a small bowl mix together ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar and barbecue seasoning. Drizzle on top of each pepper.
• Transfer to Oven – Place into the preheated oven and bake for 1 hour, then sprinkle the reserved 1 cup shredded cheese on top.
• Return to the oven and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until the peppers are fork tender and the cheese has melted.
• Remove from the baking dish with a slotted spoon and serve.

How to Make the BEST Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipe

• Ingredients you’ll need to make Stuffed Bell Peppers: Three extra largered, green or yellow bell peppers, ketchup, tomato paste, lean ground beef, ground Italian sausage, cooked long grain rice, diced tomatoes and green chilieswell drained [hot or mild], Worcestershire sauce, barbecue seasoning, sweet onion, garlic, largeeggs, shredded Colby-Jack cheesedivided, Italian parsley, salt, ground black pepper and cayenne(optional).
• Tomato Glaze: Ketchup, light brown sugar, apple cider vinegar and barbecue seasoning.
• Kitchen tools you’ll need: Oblong baking dish, sharp knife and cutting board, medium bowl, cheese grater, measuring cups and spoons.
• You can fully assemble these bell peppers one day in advance then chill until baking.
• Can I use only green peppers for stuffed peppers? Absolutely, you can use a variety as I did or only green bell peppers without any other adjustments. I used a variety of peppers for color. You may use any bell pepper you enjoy the most. You could also make these using poblano peppers.
• Is there an alternative to ground beef for stuffed peppers? You can make stuffed peppers with ground turkey, chicken, chorizo, Italian sausage or a vegetarian version using beans and corn.
• How do I slice the peppers? These easy stuffed peppers are open faced and the pepper is sliced from top to bottom. If you prefer, you can slice a potion from the top of the peppers and stuff them leaving the peppers whole. When doing so, slice a small piece from the bottom to stabilize them so they’ll remain upright in the oven.
• How long do Stuffed Bell Peppers take to bake? Depending on the size, these peppers will take around 1 hour 15 minutes to bake.
• Please note, it’s natural while the stuffed peppers are cooking that they’ll release moisture. This helps to steam and soften the peppers while baking. I recommend removing them from the baking dish to a platter for serving leaving those juices behind.
• Can I use a different cheese to top the stiffed bell peppers? Absolutely, you can use whatever flavor of cheese you enjoy to top these peppers.
• Is there a sugar alternative? I have made the glaze for this stuffed peppers recipe usingTruvia brown sugar blendand have found that it works very well for the glaze. Use it in the same amount place of light brown sugar, if desired.
• How do you reheat stuffed peppers? After baking, you can reheat stuffed peppers in the microwave in single portions.

Side Dishes to Serve with Stuffed Peppers

• Crispy Parmesan Rosemary Roasted Potatoes.
• While the peppers bake make these Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes.
• The kids will love this Double Cheddar Macaroni and Cheese.
• Whip-up my Southern style Seven Layer Salad recipe and call it a meal.
• A Southern favorite, you’ll love my recipe for Cracker Salad.

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