Cajun Stuffed Peppers

Our family is obsessed with stuffed peppers and we do several fillings this Cajun-seasoned stuffing is one of our all-time favorites!

These are a bit on the spicy Cajun-style stuffed bell pepper recipe, however can be totally adjusted to your taste buds for heat.

They’re hearty with meat and rice and of course, lots of spice that for Cajun lovers may just because an addicting meal.

Alternatives to beef are numerous with cooked rice, just add pork tenderloin, chicken, or even shrimp.

You may like the traditional style Mom's Style Stuffed Peppers version which is the traditional classic with meat and rice.

If you love stuffed peppers which is such an easy casserole you may also love my Stuffed Pepper Soup it's very easy to make.

Take a look at this easy recipe and it's printable just scroll to the bottom, but do check out my tips and other suggestions also hit print all the ads will disappear.

Easy Cajun Stuffed Pepper Steps

1. clean and remove the seeds from the peppers ( you can also slice them in lengthwise for less pepper to fill and stretch the recipe
2. lay them into a greased casserole dish
3. fill each half with the recipe mixture
4. an option is to top with cheese if preferred
5. add the sauce, drizzle with sauce and olive oil
6. bake at 400 degrees loaded with cheese until the pepper is soft
7. there is a printable recipe at the bottom hit print for all instructions below

Shopping List to Make Cajun Stuffed Peppers

• Rice: cooked brown or white rice
• Meats: ground beef, chicken, pork, turkey or you can substitute shrimp
• Spices: Cajun seasoning, salt, pepper, granulated garlic powder, smoked paprika, fresh parsley
• Vegetables: onions, garlic, bell peppers, celery
• Tomatoes: tomato sauce and stewed tomatoes
• Cheese: shredded white cheddar, Havarti, Jack, or another you prefer
• refer to the printable recipe card for full instructions and a  listing of all ingredients

Other Additions for Stuffing Peppers Alternatives:

1. black olives
2. beans of any kind but chickpeas are our favorite
3. sliced mushrooms
4. diced zucchini
5. chopped eggplant
6. white cannellini beans or other beans
7. shredded julienne carrots
8. diced celery
9. peas
10. chopped asparagus

Check Out Our Tips for Making Cajun Stuffed Peppers Before You Begin

• Use cooked rice any kind brown or white or even wild rice
• Make sure the meat is not frozen, however, if you do use then pat it dry after draining the grease
• ground pork, lamb, chicken or turkey can be substituted
• for seafood lovers substitute small cooked shrimp
• wild rice is a good addition and substitute for white rice
• You can substitute cooked Quinoa for rice or another grain you prefer
• Any shredded cheese can be used if you prefer
• For softer peppers microwave for around 3 minutes or boil them for 12 minutes
• For crispier topping or pepper broil on medium heat for 2 minutes watching carefully
• For colorful stuffed peppers use assorted bell peppers in yellow, red, and green

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Other Stuffed Pepper Filling Combinations:

• Buffalo chicken and Cheddar Cheese using buffalo sauce, chopped celery, chicken, cheese, and diced tomatoes
• Ground chicken cooked with wild cooked rice and diced mushrooms
• All vegetables using zucchini, onions, artichoke hearts, and tomatoes with Parmesan cheese
• Chicken, eggplant, mushrooms, tomatoes chopped, and mozzarella cheese
• Chicken, rice, shredded carrots, celery, garlic, and black beans with tomato sauce and cheese
• Chicken sauteed with taco seasoning, beans, rice, and diced tomatoes with cheddar
• Chicken, ricotta cheese, spinach, chopped tomatoes topped with sauce and mozzarella
• Leftover steak strips with cheddar cheese, caramelized onions, rice
• Sloppy Joe filling, cheese, rice
• Leftover chili, cheese, rice, 
• Cooked broccoli, rice, Swiss cheese or cheddar
• Cooked finely chopped Italian sausage, diced onion, diced tomatoes, and rice with mozzarella
• Leftover mashed meatballs in sauce, mozzarella, rice
• Cooked boneless pork tenderloin diced, cooked rice, mozzarella
• Tuna, cheddar, rice (or another seafood you prefer)
• Ground beef  or lamb cooked, mashed potatoes, cheddar cheese, and brown gravy

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Yield: 8

Author: Claudia Lamascolo

Cajun Stuffed Peppers

Cajun seasoned stuffed peppers for a jazzed-up meal and a little heat., changing a popular classic Italian meal into a spicy dish.

Prep time: 20 MinCook time: 35 MinTotal time: 55 Min

Ingredients

• 4 large bell peppers (for those who prefer a very soft pepper, pre-boil them for 12 minutes first after cleaning)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 small celery stalk, finely chopped
• 1/2 small green bell pepper, finely chopped
• Stuffing/Filling:
• 1 pound ground beef (or ground chicken, turkey, pork, and if you prefer small shrimp as a substitute)
• 1 cup cooked white rice
• 1 (14.5 ounces) can of diced stewed tomatoes, drained
• 1 small 4-ounce can of tomato sauce
• 1 tablespoon of Cajun seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• salt and black pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup shredded white cheddar cheese, mozzarella, jack cheese or Havarti
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees.
2. Remove the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds with a sharp knife.
3. I like to slice mine in halves however you can leave them whole.
4. Note: for super soft peppers, boil them for 12 minutes in a tiny bit of salt water.
5. Brush the peppers with olive oil and place them in an oven-proof casserole deep dish.
6. Heat a large skillet to medium heat, with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
7. Stir fry the chopped onion, garlic, celery, and green bell pepper for 3 to 4 minutes.
8. Stir in the ground beef ( or another ground meat, seafood IE: shrimp, to the mixture.
9. Drain if there is a lot of oil in the pan.
10. Stir in stewed tomatoes, with the Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper to taste.
11. On low heat just simmer for around 4 minutes then add the cooked rice and 1/2 cup shredded cheese.
12. Using a scoop, add the filling to the bell peppers.
13. Top with extra shredded cheese ( this is an option)
14. Pour the tomato sauce around the bottom of the pan and a little on top.
15. Drizzle with olive oil just a little!
16. Baked covered for 25 minutes.
17. To brown the cheese continue baking until the cheese is browned.

Notes

Tips for Making Cajun Stuffed Peppers:

• Use cooked rice any kind brown or white or even wild rice
• Make sure the meat is not frozen, however, if you do use then pat is dry after draining the grease
• ground pork, lamb, chicken or turkey can be substituted
• for seafood lover substitute small cooked shrimp
• wild rice is a good addition and substitute for white rice
• You can substitute cooked Quinoa for rice or another grain you prefer
• Any shredded cheese can be used if you prefer
• For softer peppers microwave for around 3 minutes or boil them for 12 minutes
• For crispier topping or pepper broil on medium heat for 2 minutes watching carefully
• For colorful stuffed peppers use assorted bell peppers in yellow, red, and green

Other Stuffed Pepper Filling Combinations:

• Buffalo chicken and Cheddar Cheese using buffalo sauce, chopped celery, chicken, cheese, and diced tomatoes
• Ground chicken cooked with wild cooked rice and diced mushrooms
• All vegetables using zucchini, onions, artichoke hearts, and tomatoes with Parmesan cheese
• Chicken, eggplant, mushrooms, tomatoes chopped, and mozzarella cheese
• Chicken, rice, shredded carrots, celery, garlic, and black beans with tomato sauce and cheese
• Chicken sauteed with taco seasoning, beans, rice, and diced tomatoes with cheddar
• Chicken, ricotta cheese, spinach, chopped tomatoes topped with sauce and mozzarella
• Leftover steak strips with cheddar cheese, caramelized onions, rice
• Sloppy Joe filling, cheese, rice
• Leftover chili, cheese, rice, 
• Cooked broccoli, rice, Swiss cheese or cheddar
• Cooked finely chopped Italian sausage, diced onion, diced tomatoes, and rice with mozzarella
• Leftover mashed meatballs in sauce, mozzarella, rice
• Cooked boneless pork tenderloin diced, cooked rice, mozzarella
• Tuna, cheddar, rice (or another seafood you prefer)
• Ground beef or lamb cooked, mashed potatoes, cheddar cheese, and brown gravy

Nutrition Facts

Calories

262

Fat (grams)

16 g

Sat. Fat (grams)

6 g

Carbs (grams)

17 g

Fiber (grams)

3 g

Net carbs

13 g

Sugar (grams)

6 g

Protein (grams)

14 g

Sodium (milligrams)

183 mg

Cholesterol (grams)

47 mg

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