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Traeger Smoked Mini Stuffed Peppers

Nettie
Recipe for mini stuffed peppers perfect for smoking on a Traeger smoker. These adorable appetizers are a guaranteed hit at any gathering. Learn how to create these flavorful and adorable appetizers that will impress your guests!
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 458 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 24 Mini Peppers washed and deseeded (cut the stem off then I use a melon baller to scoop out the seeds)
  • 2 lb. Ground Beef You can also use ground chicken or pork
  • 1/2 cup Onion finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup Milk
  • 1/4 cup Ketchup or Tomato Sauce
  • 2 Tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Pepper
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs
  • 1 cup Cooked Rice
  • 1 cup Mozzarella shredded
  • Parmesan Cheese for topping

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, mix the ground beef, onion, breadcrumbs, cooked rice, mozzarella, milk, ketchup or tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  • Gently stuff each mini pepper with the meat mixture. I find that using a spoon helps to pack the filling into the peppers evenly. Place peppers in a large rimmed pan and pack them tightly so they don't fall over.
  • If using a Traeger smoker, turn the smoker to smoke mode. Once ready, place the stuffed peppers on the grill grates and let them smoke for 15-20 minutes. Turn the smoker to 300 degrees Fahrenheit and cook peppers for 30-35 minutes. If using an oven, preheat it to 375°F and bake the peppers for 25-30 minutes or an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Once the peppers are cooked through and tender, remove them from the smoker or oven.
  • If desired, grate fresh Parmesan cheese on top of the peppers before serving. The Parmesan adds a wonderful savory note and a hint of nuttiness to the dish.

Notes

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Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 458kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 27gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 92mgSodium: 698mgPotassium: 635mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 2784IUVitamin C: 110mgCalcium: 182mgIron: 4mg
Keyword mini stuffed peppers, smoked stuffed peppers, stuffed pepper recipe, traeger smoking recipe
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