Dirty Rice Stuffed Peppers
Dirty rice, and the pepper becomes the bowl.
Timing note: 45 mins
Dirty Rice Stuffed Peppers
Dirty rice, and the pepper becomes the bowl.
Timing note: 45 mins
The Key Move
One-pan bake; finish with scallion + hot sauce.
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The Setup
- Skillet12-inch
- Baking Dish9×13 inch
- Cutting Board
- Chef's Knife
The Mise en Place
5 of 9Your prep station before cooking begins
My peppers are still tough and crunchy after baking.
Ah, it sounds like they needed a little more time in the oven.
The filling seems really dry and crumbly.
That can happen if the filling wasn't quite moist enough before it went into the oven.
Chef's Notes
Pre-cook the rice for faster, more tender results. Use leftover rice for an even quicker weeknight meal.
To prevent peppers from becoming too mushy, par-boil or microwave them for 2-3 minutes before stuffing.
Serve with a dollop of sour cream or a sprinkle of fresh cilantro for a bright, cooling contrast.
The Method
PREP PEPPERS
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Place hollowed peppers in baking dish. Spice insides lightly.
BROWN MEAT
Brown sausage in skillet. Break it up. Removed excess fat if swimming.
Overcrowding: Crowding steams instead of browning. Sear in batches and leave space.
TRINITY
Add onion (1 whole), celery, chopped pepper tops. Cook 5 mins. Add Cajun seasoning (1 tbsp).
MIX FILLING
Stir in cooked rice (2 cups) and broth. Cook 2 mins to marry flavors.
STUFF & BAKE
Pack rice mix into peppers. Pour a splash of water in bottom of baking dish. Cover foil. Bake 25 mins. Uncover, bake 5 mins.
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