Stuffed peppers with ground turkey are a hearty and wholesome meal that’s both easy to make and full of flavor. This simple recipe combines lean ground turkey, tender rice, sweet onions, and a touch of ketchup, all packed into bell peppers and baked to perfection. The result is a satisfying dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights or a comforting weekend dinner. With just a few ingredients and a little time in the oven, you’ll have a tasty and nutritious meal that everyone will love!
How To Make Stuffed Peppers With Ground Turkey
- Bring 1 cup of water to a rolling boil.
- Add 1/2 cup dried white rice. Reduce heat to low. Cook, covered, approximately 20 minutes or until rice is cooked.
3. Wash 6 large bell peppers. Cut in half. Remove stem and seeds.
4. Cook bell pepper halves in boiling water on high heat in a large stock pot for 5 minutes.
5. Remove bell peppers from heat. Drain and set aside.
6. Brown ground turkey with 1 medium onion (chopped) in a skillet over medium heat. Drain grease off turkey once browned.
7. Combine browned turkey with cooked rice, 1 cup of ketchup, 1/4 tsp of salt, and 1/4 tsp of pepper in large bowl. Stuff the turkey and rice mixture in the pepper halves. Place peppers on a baking sheet.
8. Bake peppers at 350 for 45-50 minutes.
9. Serve.
Ground Beef vs Ground Turkey
We make these stuffed peppers with ground turkey because ground turkey contains less saturated fats and is lower in calories than ground beef, making this recipe healthier than ground beef versions.
What To Serve With Stuffed Peppers With Ground Turkey
- Salad with homemade croutons
- Steamed broccoli
- Garlic bread
- Serrano and cheddar cornbread
- Beer bread
- Mashed potatoes
Little Cooks Corner
Tiny sous chefs in training will delight in mixing the cooled ground turkey mixture with the rice, ketchup, salt, and pepper. Let them use their hands or a large spoon to help you mix. Learn more about cooking with little here.
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Stuffed Peppers with Ground Turkey
Stuffed peppers with ground turkey are a hearty and wholesome meal that’s both easy to make and full of flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 c water
- 1/2 c dried white rice
- 6 large bell peppers
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 1 c ketchup
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground pepper
Instructions
- Bring 1 cup of water to a rolling boil.
- Add 1/2 cup dried white rice. Reduce heat to low. Cook, covered, approximately 20 minutes or until rice is cooked.
- Wash 6 large bell peppers. Cut in half. Remove stem and seeds.
- Cook bell pepper halves in boiling water on high heat in a large stock pot for 5 minutes.
- Remove bell peppers from heat. Drain and set aside.
- Brown ground turkey with 1 medium onion (chopped) in a skillet over medium heat. Drain grease off turkey once browned.
- Combine browned turkey with cooked rice, 1 cup of ketchup, 1/4 tsp of salt, and 1/4 tsp of pepper in large bowl. Stuff the turkey and rice mixture in the pepper halves. Place peppers on a baking sheet.
- Bake peppers at 350 for 45-50 minutes.
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