unstuffed peppers with ground turkey

4 Pinches
Whitewater, WI
Updated on May 5, 2025

Craving stuffed peppers and had this stuff on hand. I don't want to forget what I did because we loved it.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top
yield 3 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound lean ground turkey
  • 1 large green pepper, chopped
  • 1 stalk celery, chopped
  • 1/4 cup red onion, chopped (any onion ok)
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 8 ounces tomato sauce
  • 1/2 cup water (or more, if necessary)
  • 1 teaspoon chicken flavor Better Than Bouillon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper, or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cajun seasoning, or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic and herb seasoning, to taste
  • 12 small green pimento-stuffed olives, sliced or cut in half
  • 1 package brown rice-quinoa package (not sure of ounces)
  • 1/2 cup quinoa, cooked leftover (if available)
  • 1/4 teaspoon shredded cheese (Mexican blend or choice)

How To Make unstuffed peppers with ground turkey

  • Step 1
    In a deep skillet, heat a couple of spritzes of olive oil. Add turkey and break up. Add onion, celery, and peppers, and sauté together with the turkey until there is no more pink visible. Veggies will have softened by this time. Add garlic and cook a little longer.
  • Step 2
    Add tomato sauce, water, and bouillon. Stir together and add seasonings. Adjust seasonings to taste.
  • Step 3
    Add sliced olives and quinoa mix. Let simmer together for a couple of minutes until hot.
  • Step 4
    Sprinkle each serving with cheese.

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Category: Turkey
Ingredient: Turkey
Culture: American
Method: Stove Top

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