I always have a few peppers on hand, so I thought I’d get creative and make stuffed peppers. They are really easy to make, but look like you put some effort into them. I chose a Mexican spiced version because I had fresh guacamole and tomatoes in my fridge.
Ingredients (makes 4 stuffed peppers):
– 4 red or green peppers – tops cut off, seeds and insides removed
– 1 Lb ground meat – I used veal (organic & pastured), but any ground meat would work
– 1 onion – chopped
– 3 cloves garlic – chopped
– 1 Cup celery – diced
– 1 Cup mushrooms – sliced
– 1 tomato – diced
– 2 Tbsp chili powder
– 1 Tbsp cumin
– 1 Tbsp olive oil
– salt & pepper to taste
Directions:
- Pre-heat oven to 350
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil. Add garlic and onion. Saute until softened – about 2 min.
- Add ground meat, saute until meat is browned
- Add celery, tomato, mushrooms and spices. Continue cooking for 5 minutes
- Stuff the peppers with this mixture. Put the peppers in a baking dish – preferably one where the sides of the peppers can touch eachother – they cook better this way. Put the tops back on if you want to style them like the picture when serving. Yes, I just referred to this step as “styling”.
- Bake for ~40 minutes until peppers have cooked.
- Serve with a dollop of guacamole on top.
- Enjoy!
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March 6, 2010 at 5:51 pm
I just found your blog last week. I really like it and look forward to new posts. Thanks for the great stuffed peppers recipe. I’m making some for myself tonight.
April 26, 2010 at 3:18 pm
are you adam colten egnhinger??cheerleader at catsss???
March 7, 2010 at 12:16 am
Mmmm these look goooood!
March 11, 2010 at 12:07 am
Just stumbled across your blog and I love it! I’m an urban cave-girl myself! Fantastic recipes you have here!! So many delicious things!
Thanks for sharing!
April 26, 2010 at 3:17 pm
your welcome:)
April 26, 2010 at 3:17 pm
imma try itttt:)
September 4, 2010 at 10:15 pm
just made these, they’re delicious. thanks!
September 15, 2010 at 5:23 pm
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September 22, 2010 at 11:43 am
I make a good stuffed pepper too, although with a chicken parmesan filling.
http://michaelbeyer.wordpress.com/2010/09/17/michaels-stuffed-bell-peppers-with-chicken-parmesan-filling/
September 28, 2010 at 6:51 pm
This is not a paleo friendly version with breadcrumbs etc
September 28, 2010 at 6:53 pm
I tried these and they were good, esp with guac on top. Thought the amount of cumin and chilli powder was going to be too much but no way! Need to add more sea salt next time
Thanks!!
September 29, 2010 at 7:56 am
glad to hear they worked out well! (PS: Thanks for your comment on the other non-paleo friendly link!)
February 24, 2011 at 11:16 pm
Tried these last night, and they were great! I used pork as the meat and it worked well. Next time I’ll give bison or grass fed beef a try. Thanks for the recipe!
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