Ground Turkey Stuffed Peppers

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Savory, healthy, and filling, these Ground Turkey Stuffed Peppers are a classic with meat, melty cheese, diced tomatoes, and rice.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Keyword: ground turkey, stuffed peppers

Servings: peppers

Calories: 279kcal

1 pound ground turkey
1 teaspoon salt
3 large red yellow or orange bell peppers will do also, cut in half from the stem to the bottom and seeds removed
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium yellow onion chopped
3 cloves garlic minced
2 teaspoons chili powder
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon dried oregano
1 14-oz can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
1 cup cooked wild rice white rice, brown rice, or quinoa will also work great
1 cups shredded Monterey Jack or Cheddar Jack cheese

Preheat the oven to 425Â°F with the oven rack in the middle position.
Place halved peppers cut side up in large baking dish; drizzle with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil.
Roast the peppers for about 20 minutes, until tender-crisp. Don't worry if a bit of liquid pools in the bottom of the peppers.
Meanwhile, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Add the onion, stirring frequently until soft and translucent, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook one minute more. Add ground turkey. chili powder, cumin, and oregano. Cook mixture until the meat is browned about 4 to 5 minutes. Add the diced tomatoes and continuing cooking until the meat is cooked through, another 2 to 3 minutes. Add the cooked rice and ¾ cup of the cheese. Stir until melted. Remove skillet from the heat.
Remove the peppers from the oven and spoon the meat filling evenly into the peppers. Gently press the filling down into the pepper to get the most filling in the peppers as possible. They will be heaping!
Sprinkle the tops with the remaining ¼ cup of cheese and place back in the oven. Roast for 10 to 15 minutes, until the filling is hot and the cheese is melted and bubbling. Enjoy!