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Turkey Stuffed Bell Peppers

Sweet bell peppers stuffed with savory ground turkey, tomato rice, and a melted cheese top.

4.7 from 188 home cooks

Quick Kitchen Summary & Pro Tips

A medium recipe for 4 servings. Prep the ingredients first, then give yourself 48 minutes from start to table.

Total time
48 min
Difficulty
Medium
Servings
4 servings
Calories
463
Baked stuffed bell peppers with a golden cheese topping

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Ingredients

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Per serving

Nutrition snapshot

Protein

36g

Carbs

37g

Fat

20g

Fiber

6g

Nutrition is an estimate and can vary by brands, portions, and cooking methods.

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Prep first

18 minutes

Cook time

30 minutes

Makes

4 servings

Measure before you heat the pan

1 pound lean ground turkey · 4 bell peppers · 1 cup cooked rice · 1 cup crushed tomatoes · 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella

  1. 1

    Prep the peppers

    10 minutes

    Halve peppers lengthwise, remove seeds, and bake cut-side up for 10 minutes at 400°F.

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    4 bell peppers, halved lengthwise, plus a light coat of oil.
    Cook until
    Remove seeds and ribs, place cut-side up, and pre-bake at 400°F / 205°C until the edges just start to soften.
  2. 2

    Cook the filling

    8–10 minutes

    Brown turkey in a skillet, then stir in tomatoes and rice until the mixture is saucy and seasoned.

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    1 lb lean ground turkey, 1 cup crushed tomatoes, and 1 cup cooked rice.
    Cook until
    Brown turkey in a skillet, breaking it into small pieces. Stir in tomatoes and rice; simmer until the filling is thick and no longer watery.

    Safety check: Ground turkey must reach 165°F / 74°C.

  3. 3

    Fill and top

    3 minutes

    Spoon the turkey mixture into the peppers and scatter mozzarella evenly across the top.

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    The pepper halves, hot turkey-rice filling, and 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella.
    Cook until
    Divide the filling evenly among the 8 pepper halves, then sprinkle roughly 1 1/2 tablespoons mozzarella over each.
  4. 4

    Bake until tender

    18–20 minutes

    Return the peppers to the oven for 20 minutes, until tender and bubbling around the edges.

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    Filled peppers.
    Cook until
    Bake at 400°F / 205°C until peppers are fork-tender and cheese is melted with bubbling golden spots. Rest 5 minutes before serving.

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