N'Awlins Stuffed Bell Peppers

Name: N'Awlins Stuffed Bell Peppers
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 115 min
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 1 stalk celery, chopped; 1 small green bell pepper, chopped; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley; 1 teaspoon Creole seasoning; 1 teaspoon file powder; salt and ground black pepper to taste; 1.5 pounds ground beef; 0.75 pound cooked ham, finely chopped; 1 pound baby shrimp; 1 (16 ounce) package unseasoned dry bread stuffing mix; 6 large green bell peppers, halved and seeded; 1 cup plain bread crumbs

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Momma's Peppers...Whenever my mother prepares this Stuffed Bell Pepper dish, everyone in the family finds an excuse to 'drop by' for a visit to my parents' home. Being a fourth generation native New Orleanian, my mother offers a plate of food to anyone who stops by for a visit...that's why this recipe makes twelve servings!

Recipe by NinainNO

Updated on August 27, 2022

close up view of Stuffed Bell Peppers garnished with fresh herbs on a white plate

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Prep Time:

25 mins

Cook Time:

1 hrs 30 mins

Total Time:

1 hrs 55 mins

Servings:

12

Yield:

12 servings

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 small green bell pepper, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon Creole seasoning
1 teaspoon file powder
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 ½ pounds ground beef
¾ pound cooked ham, finely chopped
1 pound baby shrimp
1 (16 ounce) package unseasoned dry bread stuffing mix
6 large green bell peppers, halved and seeded
1 cup plain bread crumbs

Directions

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
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.
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.
Stuff each bell pepper half, and lightly sprinkle with breadcrumbs. Place stuffed bell pepper halves in ungreased baking dish. Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour.

Notes:

Because the stuffing is fully cooked prior to baking, you can reduce the baking time by half (30 to 35 minutes) if you blanch the bell peppers in boiling water for 3 minutes before stuffing.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

498	Calories
24g	Fat
40g	Carbs
29g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 498
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 24g	31%
Saturated Fat 9g	44%
Cholesterol 122mg	41%
Sodium 1164mg	51%
Total Carbohydrate 40g	15%
Dietary Fiber 3g	12%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 29g
Vitamin C 83mg	413%
Calcium 91mg	7%
Iron 4mg	24%
Potassium 574mg	12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.