Korean Turkey Stuffed Sweet Peppers (Print Version)

Sweet mini peppers filled with Korean-spiced turkey and melted cheese. Ready in 45 minutes.

# Ingredient List:

→ Vegetables

01 - 12-16 sweet mini peppers

→ Meat

02 - 1 pound ground turkey

→ Aromatics

03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced, plus extra for garnish

→ Sauce & Seasoning

05 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
06 - 1 tablespoon gochujang
07 - 1 tablespoon honey
08 - 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
09 - 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
10 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Toppings

11 - 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
12 - 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds

# Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Slice mini peppers in half lengthwise and remove seeds. Arrange pepper halves cut side up on the prepared baking sheet.
02 - In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add a splash of oil. Add ground turkey and cook, breaking up with a spoon, until just browned, approximately 5 minutes.
03 - Add minced garlic, grated ginger, and sliced green onions to the skillet. Sauté for 2 minutes until fragrant.
04 - Stir in soy sauce, gochujang, honey, sesame oil, and black pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes until well combined and slightly thickened. Remove from heat.
05 - Spoon the turkey mixture evenly into each pepper half, pressing gently to fill completely.
06 - Sprinkle shredded mozzarella evenly over the stuffed peppers.
07 - Bake for 12-15 minutes until peppers are tender and cheese is melted and lightly golden.
08 - Garnish with extra green onion and toasted sesame seeds. Serve warm.

# Helpful Hints:

01 -
  • Explosion of Flavor: A perfect balance of spicy, sweet, and savory in every bite.
  • Easy Preparation: Comes together in just 45 minutes with simple kitchen tools.
  • Versatile: Works beautifully as a healthy dinner or a colorful party snack.
  • Nutritious: High in protein and packed with the vitamins found in fresh sweet peppers.
02 -
  • Press the turkey filling firmly into the pepper halves so it stays intact when served.
  • Use a variety of red, orange, and yellow peppers for the most colorful presentation.
  • Always check labels for allergens like soy or gluten, especially when choosing your gochujang and soy sauce brands.
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