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Comforting Cheesy Ground Turkey Stuffed Bell Peppers

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A quick and easy weeknight recipe featuring lean ground turkey, savory spices, and melty cheese stuffed into tender bell peppers for a comforting and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb lean ground turkey
  • 1 cup cooked rice or quinoa
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup canned diced tomatoes, drained
  • 1/2 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 4 large bell peppers (any color)
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Slice off the tops of the bell peppers and remove seeds and membranes. Set aside the tops or chop them into the filling.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté the chopped onion for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
  4. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Add ground turkey, crumble and cook until no longer pink, about 6-7 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and smoked paprika.
  6. Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and cooked rice. Cook for 2-3 minutes to combine flavors. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  7. Spoon the turkey mixture evenly into the hollowed bell peppers, leaving a little room on top.
  8. Sprinkle shredded cheddar and Parmesan cheese evenly over each stuffed pepper.
  9. Place peppers upright in a baking dish and bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes until peppers are tender and cheese is bubbly and golden.
  10. Let the peppers rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

If peppers brown too quickly, tent loosely with foil after 20 minutes. Avoid overstuffing peppers to prevent cheese from spilling over. Let peppers rest 5 minutes after baking for better texture. Drain canned tomatoes well to avoid soggy filling. Use medium heat and frequent stirring to keep turkey juicy.

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Keywords: stuffed bell peppers, ground turkey, cheesy stuffed peppers, easy weeknight dinner, comfort food, healthy stuffed peppers

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