Description
Hearty Smoked Stuffed Pepper Stew brings rustic Mediterranean flavors to your dinner table with bold spices and tender vegetables. Simmering with rich smoky notes and robust seasonings, this comforting dish promises a delightful culinary journey you’ll savor to the last spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground beef (or ground sausage)
- 1 cup cooked white rice
Vegetable and Aromatics:
- 3 large bell peppers (red, yellow, or green)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Liquid and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 can (28 ounces) fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack, optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the smoker by setting the temperature to 225°F, selecting hickory or cherry wood pellets for a rich, aromatic flavor profile.
- Carefully halve the bell peppers, meticulously removing all seeds and membranes to create clean, uniform vessel for the filling.
- Gently coat the pepper halves with a light layer of olive oil, ensuring even coverage to promote optimal smoking and prevent sticking.
- Position the prepared peppers directly on the smoker’s grates, allowing them to absorb the wood-infused smoke and develop a subtle charred exterior.
- Monitor the peppers as they transform, looking for a tender consistency and slight caramelization around the edges, which typically occurs after approximately 45 minutes of slow smoking.
- Watch for visual cues indicating doneness: the peppers should appear softened, with a slightly wilted texture and a hint of smoky char that promises deep, complex flavors.
Notes
- Experiment with different wood pellets like apple or mesquite for unique smoky flavor profiles that complement the peppers’ natural sweetness.
- For a vegetarian twist, replace ground meat with quinoa, lentils, or plant-based protein crumbles to create a hearty, nutritious alternative.
- Consider using a mix of colorful bell peppers to create a visually stunning dish that adds vibrant colors and varied nutritional benefits to your meal.
- Enhance the smoky flavor by marinating the peppers in a blend of herbs and spices before smoking, which helps intensify the overall taste and aroma of the stew.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg