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N'Awlins Stuffed Bell Peppers

N'Awlins Stuffed Bell Peppers

Cost $30, save $15

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  • 90 Min
  • 12 Servings
  • $30

INGREDIENTS

  • Vegetable

    • 🧅 1 small onion, finely chopped
    • 1 stalk celery, chopped
    • 1 small green bell pepper, chopped
    • 6 large green bell peppers, halved and seeded

  • Seasonings

    • 1 clove garlic, minced
    • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
    • 1 teaspoon Creole seasoning
    • 1 teaspoon file powder
    • 🧂 Salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • Protein

    • 🐄 1 ½ pounds ground beef
    • 🐖 ¾ pound cooked ham, finely chopped
    • 🦐 1 pound baby shrimp

  • Dry ingredients

    • 1 (16 ounce) package unseasoned dry bread stuffing mix
    • 1 cup plain bread crumbs

  • Oil

    • 1 tablespoon olive oil

STEPS

1

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

2

Heat oil in a large pot over low heat. Saute onion, celery, and chopped green pepper for 5 minutes. Stir in garlic, and saute for 2 minutes. Season with parsley, Creole seasoning, file powder, salt and pepper.

3

Increase heat to medium high, and add ground beef. Cook until beef is evenly browned. Stir in ham, and cook for 5 minutes. Add shrimp, and cook for 2 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in stuffing mix.

4

Stuff each bell pepper half, and lightly sprinkle with breadcrumbs. Place stuffed bell pepper halves in ungreased baking dish.

5

Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

498

Calories

  • 29
    Protein
  • 40
    Carbs
  • 24
    Fats

💡 Prep all vegetables ahead of time to streamline the cooking process.Use Creole seasoning for authentic New Orleans flavor.The stuffed bell peppers taste even better the next day, making them great for meal prep.