15-30 min4-6 servingsbell peppers

Mexican Stuffed Bell Peppers with Chipotle Lime Sauce

By Marci Buttars

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4-6 servings

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15-30 min

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Easy

Mexican Stuffed Bell Peppers with Chipotle Lime Sauce
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Recipe Details

Difficulty: Easy

Prep Time: 10 min

Cook Time: 15 min

Total Time: 15-30 min

Cooking Technique: Pressure Cook

Cuisine: Mexican

Yield: 4-6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground turkey
  • 14.5 ounces mild green chilies
  • 2 green onions
  • 1 Jalapeno pepper
  • 1/2 cup whole wheat panko
  • 2 teaspoons ground chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 4 slices pepper jack cheese
  • 4 bell peppers
  • Pico de Gallo
  • chopped avocado
  • pickled jalapenos
  • crushed tortilla chips
  • Chipotle Lime Sauce
  • 1/2 cup light sour cream
  • 1-2 tablespoons chipotle
  • 1 lime
  • 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. For the chipotle lime sauce, in a small bowl, whisk to combine sour cream, chipotle in adobo sauce (just the sauce, not the peppers), zest and juice of 1 lime and garlic powder. Store in refrigerator until ready to use. Can be prepared up to 4 days in advance.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, green chilies, green onions, jalapeno, bread crumbs, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and salt. Divide into 4 equal pieces and stuff into prepared bell peppers.
  3. Add 1 cup of water to the pot of the pressure cooker and place trivet inside. Arrange peppers on the trivet. An 8 inch perforated pan also works well for this.
  4. Secure the lid and turn pressure release knob to a sealed position. Cook at high pressure for 15 minutes. When cooking is complete, use a natural release for 10 minutes and then release any remaining pressure.
  5. Preheat broiler. Place bell peppers on a sheet pan. Top with pepper jack cheese and broil until browned and bubbly.
  6. To serve: Pile on pico de gallo, chopped avocados, pickled jalapenos, and some crushed tortilla chips. Finally drizzle (or drowned) it in the Chipotle Lime Sauce.

Notes

Because the meat is cooked raw, a lot of juices will collect inside the pepper. Either drain into the pot after cooking or with a skewer, poke a hole in the bottom of the pepper before cooking.

About the chef

Marci Buttars

Marci Buttars

Marci Buttars, the heart behind InstaFresh Meals, transitioned from her career as a Family Nurse Practitioner to share her passion for wholesome, delicious cooking. Inspired by her sister Cami, she discovered the world of food blogging after their success with a homemade yogurt recipe. Now, Marci creates and shares accessible, family-friendly meals, focusing on healthy, flavorful dishes that bring joy to the dinner table. Her blog also offers indulgent desserts and glimpses into her family life, celebrating the "good life" through food and memories.

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