Bosnian Ground Turkey Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipes

TURKEY-STUFFED BELL PEPPERS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325°. Cut peppers lengthwise in half; remove seeds. Place in a 15x10x1-in. pan coated with cooking spray., In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook and crumble turkey with onion, garlic and seasonings over medium-high heat until meat is no longer pink, 6-8 minutes. Cool slightly. Stir in tomatoes, cheese and bread crumbs., Fill with turkey mixture. Sprinkle with paprika. Bake, uncovered, until filling is heated through and peppers are tender, 20-25 minutes.

BOSNIAN GROUND TURKEY STUFFED BELL PEPPERS

Steps:

• Cut the top off of the 5 bell (any color) peppers.
• Clean out the seeds.
• Set aside.
• Mix remaining ingredients and use the mixture to stuff the peppers.
• Put stuffed peppers upright in a stock pot.
• Fill the pot with water.
• cover.
• Bring to a boil and then simmer until the peppers are tender and the meat and rice is cooked, about an hour.
• Serve with sour cream on the side and mashed potato (traditional accompanyments).

GROUND TURKEY STUFFED SWEET BELL PEPPERS

Steps:

• Combine first 8 ingredients in a medium sized stainless bowl and mix well.
• Cut peppers in half lengthwise and remove seeds.
• Lay peppers in a lightly oiled 13x9 baking dish and fill with an equal amount of the turkey stuffing.
• Top each pepper half with a pinch of oregano and the tomato sauce.
• Bake in a preheated 375° oven for 1 hour. (to 160° internally) Serve with salad and crusty french bread.

GROUND TURKEY STUFFED PEPPERS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375, 15 minutes before cooking.
• Cut peppers in half lengthwise (or cut off the tops if the peppers are short and stout). Remove seeds and membranes. Wash and dry the peppers and set them aside.
• Mix all other ingredients in a large mixing bowl with your hands for several minutes. You will notice the texture changing to one that feels lighter and less meaty.
• Refrigerate the mixture for 1-2 hours to let the flavors set.
• Rub the peppers with a little olive oil.
• Stuff the peppers and place them on a non-stick baking pan (or a pan lined with aluminum foil) at 375 degrees for 1-1 1/2 hours, until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 170.
• Optional: during last 15 minutes of cooking, top with parmesan, provolone, or cheddar cheese.
• Note: Many other stuffed peppers recipes instruct you to fry all ingredients prior to cooking. I urge you to try it this way, as the juices from the meat will blend with the flavors of the peppers, making this a much more flavorful dish.

TURKEY STUFFED BELL PEPPERS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Cut tops off green peppers as evenly possible, clean and deseed.
• Dunk green peppers into boiling and leave for 5 minutes or until the peppers begin to get tender.
• Remove peppers and tip upside down on a towel so the excess water runs out but the inside stays moist.
• Place peppers in baking dish.
• Lightly coat the inside of the pepper with salt (optional).
• Cover dish.
• Brown and drain the ground turkey and onions.
• Mix turkey, cheddar cheese, breadcrumbs, tomatoes, and Worcestershire sauce.
• Place even amounts of the turkey mixture into peppers.
• Top peppers with remaining cheese.
• Cover dish and cook for 25 minutes.
• Remove cover and cook for 5-10 minutes or until the cheese begins to brown (which ever comes first) and serve.