Ground Turkey Stuffed Peppers

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Colorful bell peppers stuffed with flavorful ground turkey, basil-infused tomato sauce, rice, and fresh mozzarella, cooked to tender and crisp perfection!

Prep Time25

Cook Time40

Total Time1 5

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Ground Turkey Stuffed Peppers

Servings: Servings

Calories: 304kcal

Author: Kelly Anthony

Ingredients

4 bell peppers
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 yellow onion, finely diced
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1 pound ground turkey
2 teaspoons Kosher salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning separated
3 tablespoons fresh, chopped basil
1 (15-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 cup cooked white rice
2 cups freshly grated mozzarella (or fresh mozzarella torn into small pieces), separated

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400° and have ready a 9x13” casserole dish. Add water to the bottom of the casserole dish to fill by about a ¼ inch and set aside.
Stand the bell peppers on their bottom and cut them in half. Seed and core the peppers. Set aside until ready to use.
Add olive oil to a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Add the onion and saute for about 4 minutes, stirring often. Add the garlic and cook 1 minute more. Next, add the ground turkey and break apart with a wooden spoon or spatula. Cook for about 8-10 minutes or until the turkey is fully cooked.
Add the crushed tomatoes, basil, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning until evenly distributed. Remove from the heat and set aside. Once cooled slightly, add the rice and 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese to the mix and stir to combine.
Then, divide the filling amongst the bell peppers and place them evenly in the casserole dish. Top the peppers with the remaining cheese and cover with non-stick aluminum foil.
Bake for 30 minutes, covered. Remove the foil and bake for 10 minutes more. Allow to cool slightly, serve, and enjoy.

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