I have to admit that I am not a huge ground turkey lover. Typically, I would much rather use extra lean ground beef until I made these ground turkey stuffed peppers!
I have made stuffed peppers before, but this is the first time I have used ground turkey in place of beef. I have to say; I will stick with the ground turkey for this one! The Mexican flavours work very well with the ground turkey, leaving your tummy very happy.
Ground Turkey Stuffed Peppers: A Healthier Option
Ground turkey is healthier because it has less fat, cholesterol, and calories per ounce. Ground turkey also has more protein per ounce which will keep you fuller longer.
When stuffed in peppers, it tastes so much better than other meats. This is because ground turkey has a more subtle flavour that can go with various flavours without overpowering them.
Ground Turkey Stuffed Peppers
Ingredients
1 pound ground turkey (minced turkey) - 96% lean
3 medium red pepper (red capsicum) - trimmed
1 cup tomatoes - fresh, chopped
1-2 medium jalapenos - fresh, seeded 
1 cup salsa
1 packet Taco seasoning - low sodium- ½ cup Mexican cheese - 2% shredded
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients—preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Spray a pan with cooking spray and add the ground turkey. Cook on medium to high heat for about 5-7 minutes, frequently stirring to ensure all of the meat is thoroughly cooked and browned.
- Add about 3/4 a packet of low sodium taco seasoning. You can choose your level of spice (mild, medium, hot). Add about 1/2 cup of your favourite salsa. Stir and saute this for a few more minutes, making sure to mix well. Add a few drops of water if necessary.
- While the meat is cooking, clean and cut the bell peppers, you can use any colour.
- Place the bell peppers into an oven-safe dish. Scoop the turkey meat into each pepper and then top with a sprinkle of Mexican blend cheese (2-3 tbsp). Place the peppers in the oven and cook at 375°F for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- While the meat is cooking, clean and chop up about 1 cup of fresh tomatoes and two jalapenos, add the vegetables to a separate pan and pour the remaining taco seasoning into the pan as well. Saute the vegetables on medium to high heat for about 5 minutes, and then add 1/2 cup of your favourite salsa. Saute for another 2 minutes or so.
- Plate the peppers with a side of the salsa and enjoy them together!
