Korean-Style Turkey Stuffed Sweet Peppers (Print Version)

Sweet mini peppers loaded with savory Korean-seasoned turkey and melted cheese for a colorful, satisfying meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 16-20 mini sweet peppers (about 1.1 lbs), halved and seeded
02 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 small carrot, finely grated

→ Meat

05 - 1 lb ground turkey

→ Sauces & Seasonings

06 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
07 - 1 tablespoon gochujang
08 - 1 tablespoon sesame oil
09 - 2 teaspoons honey
10 - 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
11 - 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper

→ Dairy

12 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

→ Garnish

13 - 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds, optional
14 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro or parsley, optional

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and arrange halved mini sweet peppers cut side up.
02 - Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté garlic, ginger, and green onions for 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Add ground turkey to skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, breaking it apart with a spoon until no longer pink.
04 - Stir in grated carrot, soy sauce, gochujang, honey, and black pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes until well combined and slightly thickened. Remove from heat.
05 - Spoon turkey mixture evenly into each pepper half, gently pressing down to ensure even filling.
06 - Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over each stuffed pepper half.
07 - Bake for 15-18 minutes until cheese is melted and lightly golden and peppers are tender.
08 - Remove from oven and garnish with toasted sesame seeds and chopped herbs if desired. Serve warm.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Vibrant Flavors: The combination of savory soy sauce, spicy gochujang, and honey creates a perfectly balanced filling.
  • Quick Prep: With simple ingredients like ground turkey and mini peppers, this dish is ready for the oven in 20 minutes.
  • Customizable: Easily adapted for different spice levels or dietary needs, such as gluten-free or dairy-free options.
02 -
  • Seed Removal: Use a small spoon to quickly remove seeds and ribs from the mini peppers without tearing the skins.
  • Moisture Control: If the turkey mixture seems too wet, cook it for an extra minute before stuffing to ensure the peppers stay crisp-tender.
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