Stuffed Bell Peppers With Ground Turkey
- 15m Prep Time
- 35m Cook Time
- 50m Ready In
Bell peppers stuffed with a savory ground turkey mixture, seasoned with smoked paprika and cumin, then baked until tender.
Ingredients
- 4 bell peppers tops cut off and seeds removed
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 0.5 onion finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
Nutrition (per serving, estimated)
Estimated based off 8 of 10 identified ingredients (per 100 g food data, scaled by amount).
Vitamins & minerals
- Calcium: 106 mg
- Iron: 2.5 mg
- Magnesium: 55.5 mg
- Phosphorus: 322 mg
- Potassium: 752 mg
- Zinc: 3.37 mg
Let's Prepare
Collect
Gather these ingredients — no prep needed yet.
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
Prepare
- 4 bell peppers, tops cut off and seeds removed
- 0.5 onion, finely chopped
- Mince 1 clove garlic
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Chop 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
Let's Cook
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Step 1.
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Step 2.
Slice the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds; set aside.
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Step 3.
In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and garlic; sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
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Step 4.
Add ground turkey, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Cook, breaking up the meat, until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.
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Step 5.
Stir in chopped tomatoes and cilantro; cook for another 2 minutes, then remove from heat.
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Step 6.
Stuff each bell pepper with the turkey mixture and place upright in a baking dish.
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Step 7.
Bake for 25-30 minutes until peppers are tender. Serve.