Confetti Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipes

STUFFED BELL PEPPERS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Cut the tops off the peppers. Remove and discard the stems, then finely chop the tops; set aside. Scoop out the seeds and as much of the membrane as you can. Place the peppers cut-side up in a baking dish just large enough to hold them upright.
• Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef, season with salt and pepper and cook, breaking up the lumps, until the meat is cooked through and just beginning to brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate to get rid of the fat.
• Wipe out the skillet and add the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil. Add the onions and chopped peppers and cook until beginning to soften, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the garlic and zucchini and cook for another minute. Add the tomatoes and season with salt and a pinch or 2 of red pepper flakes. Cook until everything is heated through, then stir in the beef and rice. Taste and adjust the seasoning. Stir in 1 cup of the cheese.
• Fill the peppers with the rice mixture and top each with a sprinkle of the remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Pour a small amount of water into the bottom of the baking dish and drizzle the peppers with a little olive oil. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake until the peppers are soft and the cheese is melted and lightly browned, another 15 to 20 minutes.

CONFETTI STUFFED BELL PEPPERS

Steps:

• Slice off the top of each bell pepper; use a spoon to scoop out the seeds and membranes.
• Put the peppers, open side up, in an 8-inch square casserole dish that has a lid.
• Pour 2 cups of water into the casserole (do not get any water inside the pepper cavities).
• Microwave the peppers, covered, on HIGH, for about 5 minutes or until the peppers are crisp-tender.
• Place a large nonstick skillet over high heat--let skillet get heated.
• Add in ground beef and chopped onion; cook until meat is browned, stir and break up meat as you cook.
• Add in the corn, rice, and tomatoes; stir to combine.
• Add in the worcestershire sauce, basil, garlic, powder, and pepper to taste.
• Stir and cook about 2 minutes or until the corn and rice are heated through.
• Stir in 2/3 cup cheddar cheese and remove from heat.
• Remove peppers from dish using a slotted spoon; drain off any water.
• Pour all water out of the dish.
• Fill the peppers with stuffing and return them to the casserole dish.
• Spoon any remaining stuffing around the peppers.
• Sprinkle the remaining cheese over all.
• Microwave the peppers, uncovered, on high, for about 1 minute or until the cheese melts.

CONFETTI BELL PEPPERS

Steps:

• Preheat the broiler. Set peppers on a baking sheet. Broil as close to the heat as possible, turning, until skins blister evenly, 6-8 minutes.
• Transfer peppers to a bag and seal. Let steam for 10 minutes.
• When cool enough to handle, peel and seed peppers under running water. Set in a colander to drain.
• Finely dice peppers and place in a serving bowl. Mix with olive oil, garlic, cumin, salt, pepper and lemon juice. Serve chilled.

TURKEY-STUFFED BELL PEPPERS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325°. Cut peppers lengthwise in half; remove seeds. Place in a 15x10x1-in. pan coated with cooking spray., In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook and crumble turkey with onion, garlic and seasonings over medium-high heat until meat is no longer pink, 6-8 minutes. Cool slightly. Stir in tomatoes, cheese and bread crumbs., Fill with turkey mixture. Sprinkle with paprika. Bake, uncovered, until filling is heated through and peppers are tender, 20-25 minutes.