The Store-Bought Shortcut That Makes Filling Stuffed Peppers A Total Breeze - Tasting Table

"Stuffed bell peppers are so satisfying because they combine the perfect balance of flavors, textures, and colors into one simple dish. The perfectly roasted, yet still slightly crisp, bell pepper shell is slightly tangy and fresh with a burst of juice. The interior filling is hot, savory, and simmered in rich sauce. Topped with slightly melted cheese and fresh onions, it's a dish that offers something amazing in every bite."

"Canned chili is a store-bought shortcut that makes filling stuffed peppers a total breeze. While traditional stuffed pepper recipes require making your own sauce, sautéing fresh vegetables, and cooking ground beef, pork, or chicken, you can cut your prep time in half by using canned chili instead. And when you use the absolute best canned chili brand, no one will ever guess that the filling wasn't homemade."

Stuffed bell peppers combine balanced flavors, textures, and colors: roasted yet slightly crisp pepper shells provide tangy freshness and juicy bursts, while the interior filling is hot, savory, and simmered in rich sauce. Slightly melted cheese and fresh onions add creaminess and brightness. Using canned chili as the filling cuts prep time substantially and removes the need to make sauce, sauté vegetables, or cook ground meat. Preparation involves brushing cleaned peppers with olive oil, filling them with canned chili, baking, then topping with shredded cheese and seasoning until melted. Flavor boosters include spice blends, pickle brine, vinegar, sweet soy, and thickeners like pumpkin puree or masa harina.

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