Stuffed Mini Peppers
These stuffed mini peppers are packed with a savory filling of ground meat and rice, then baked in a creamy tomato sauce. Is your mouth watering yet?
Servings 8 servings
Calories 385kcal
Ingredients
Filling
- 1 tbsp Better Than Bouillon chicken or beef
- 1 cup rice rinsed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion finely diced
- 2 medium carrots grated
- 2 lbs ground turkey or chicken, beef
- 1 tbsp salt adjust to preference
- 1 tsp ground black pepper adjust to preference
- 3 lbs mini bell peppers
Creamy Tomato Sauce
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 6 medium tomatoes (about 2 lbs) diced (or use 1 can crushed tomatoes)
- 3 garlic cloves pressed
- 1 tbsp Better Than Bouillon
- 1 cup hot water
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tbsp salt adjust to preference
- 1 tsp ground black pepper adjust to preference
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Bring two cups of water to a boil with the Better Than Bouillon base. Add the rice and cook until it is almost done. Set it aside to cool.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet. Add the onion and sauté until it is golden. Add the grated carrots and cook until they are soft.
- In a large bowl, combine the sautéed veggies, raw ground meat, cooked rice, salt, and pepper. Mix until everything is evenly combined.
- Cut the tops off the mini bell peppers and remove the seeds. Spoon the filling into a large piping bag, then snip off about 1/2 inch from the tip and pipe the mixture into each pepper. Arrange the peppers snugly in a large baking dish.
- To make the sauce, heat the olive oil in a skillet or saucepan. Add the diced tomatoes and garlic. Simmer until the tomatoes have softened, about 10 minutes.
- Stir in the Better Than Bouillon and hot water, then add the sour cream, salt, and pepper. Mix until the sauce is creamy.
- Pour the sauce over the peppers. Cover the baking dish and bake it at 400°F for about 60 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and the filling is fully cooked.
- Serve the stuffed peppers with a spoonful of the creamy sauce and a sprinkle of chopped parsley. Enjoy!
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Nutrition
Calories: 385kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 71mg | Sodium: 1830mg | Potassium: 929mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 8382IU | Vitamin C: 226mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 2mg