Categories
Healthy Recipes Recipes Traeger Recipes

Easy Smoked Stuffed Peppers Recipe

This easy stuffed pepper recipe is a great meal to prepare ahead or bake right away. I usually make it when peppers are on sale, which is usually in the summer. I don’t like to heat up my house with the oven in the summer so, I’ve included directions for smoked stuffed peppers. These stuffed peppers also make great leftovers for packed lunches and this meal is freezable. Basically the prefect family meal!

Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links. I earn commission from qualified purchases at no additional cost to you.

Best pepper characteristics for making stuffed peppers

  • similar in shape and size
  • level bottom, so they stand up straight
  • tall and thin vs. short and fat – to fit in the baking dish better
  • 4 bumps on the bottom rather than 3, because the stand up better on their own
bell peppers
Choose peppers with 4 bumps on the bottom.

Stuffed Pepper Ingredients:

  • 8 bell peppers, any color
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 package of taco seasoning + water needed per package directions
  • 1 cup rice, cooked according to package directions (~ 2 cups cooked)
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2-3 garlic cloves, minced or grated
  • 1 15.5 ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 14.5 ounce can of fire roasted diced tomatoes
  • 1 4 ounce can of diced green chilis
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • fresh cilantro for garnish

How to make stuffed peppers

Cut the tops off the peppers. Remove the stems, but keep the remaining flesh from the top. Remove any remaining seeds and as much pith as possible. Place the pepper bottoms in a Pyrex deep 9×13 inch baking dish and dice up the tops.

bell peppers ready to stuff

Prepare the rice according to package directions. Set aside.

Brown the ground beef, drain and add the taco seasoning according to package directions. Set aside.

taco meat

Sauté the onions and diced pepper tops until softened, add the garlic, and sauté for another minute.

sauteed onions and peppers

Add the tomatoes and green chilis, mix until well combined.

add tomatoes and chilis

Add the black beans and mix.

add black beans

Finally add the cooked rice and mix until well combined.

Mexican rice mixture

Remove from heat and mix in the taco meat.

Stuff this mixture into the pepper bottoms.

stuffed bell peppers

Top with shredded cheese. Pour about 3/4 cup of water into the bottom of the baking dish. Just enough to cover the bottom of the dish.

Top with cheese and add water

Cover with aluminum foil.

Preheat the Traeger or Oven to 400 degrees F. Bake/smoke covered for 30 min. Remove the foil and continue to bake/smoke for another 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted.

Garnish with fresh cilantro.

stuffed pepper
sliced stuffed pepper

Are smoked stuffed peppers good re-heated?

Yes, stuffed peppers make a great leftover meal. They are perfect for packed lunches too. They fit perfectly into a mug Pop-in for easy reheating!

stuffed pepper packed for lunch

As ama Amazon Associate, I earn on qualified purchases.

More Great smoked meals:

Try this amazing smoked Shepherd’s Pie. This recipe includes both directions for baking and smoking the pie.

Try this amazing breakfast casserole on the Traeger. This recipe can also be baked in an oven.

Printable smoked stuffed peppers recipe:

Recipe By Kristin
Course: dinner Cusine: Difficulty:easy

Servings

8 minutes

Preparing Time

30 minutes

Cooking Time

40 minutes

Calories

kcal

INGREDIENTS

  1. 8 bell peppers, any color

  2. 1 pound ground beef

  3. 1 package of taco seasoning + water needed per package directions

  4. 1 cup rice, cooked according to package directions (~ 2 cups cooked)

  5. 1 medium onion, diced

  6. 2-3 garlic cloves, minced or grated

  7. 1 15.5 ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed

  8. 1 14.5 ounce can of fire roasted diced tomatoes

  9. 1 4 ounce can of diced green chilis

  10. 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

  11. fresh cilantro for garnish

DIRECTION

  1. Cut the tops off the peppers. Remove the stems, but keep the remaining flesh from the top. Remove any remaining seeds and as much pith as possible. Place the pepper bottoms in a baking dish and dice up the tops.

  2. Prepare the rice according to package directions. Set aside.
  3. Brown the ground beef, drain and add the taco seasoning according to package directions. Set aside.
  4. Sauté the onions and diced pepper tops until softened, add the garlic, and sauté for another minute.<br>
  5. Add the tomatoes and green chilis, mix until well combined. Add the black beans and mix. Finally add the cooked rice and mix until well combined.
  6. Remove from heat and mix in the taco meat.<br>Stuff this mixture into the pepper bottoms. Top with shredded cheese.
  7. Pour about 3/4 cup of water into the bottom of the baking dish. Just enough to cover the bottom of the dish.
  8. Cover with foil.
  9. Preheat the Traeger or Oven to 400 degrees F. Bake/smoke covered for 30 min. Remove the foil and continue to bake/smoke for another 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted.

NOTES

By Kristin

I am a part-time pediatric pharmacist, full time wife and mother of three teens. I’m also a home chef, gamer, and love to entertain in my home. I know how to relax and enjoy my home life and would love to share my ideas with you.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

x  Powerful Protection for WordPress, from Shield Security
This Site Is Protected By
Shield Security