Korean-Style Turkey Stuffed Sweet Peppers (Print Version)

Sweet mini peppers stuffed with Korean-spiced turkey and melted cheese for a flavorful, colorful dish ready in under an hour.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

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

→ Meat

05 - 1 pound ground turkey

→ Sauces and Seasonings

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

→ Dairy

12 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

→ Garnish

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

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange halved mini sweet peppers cut side up on the prepared baking sheet.
02 - Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic, grated ginger, and sliced green onions. Sauté until fragrant, approximately 1 minute.
03 - Add ground turkey to the skillet and cook while breaking it apart with a spoon until no longer pink, 5 to 7 minutes.
04 - Stir in grated carrot, soy sauce, gochujang, honey, and black pepper. Cook for 2 to 3 additional 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 distribution.
06 - Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the filled pepper halves.
07 - Bake for 15 to 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 -
  • These peppers deliver big flavor in bite-sized portions
  • The combination of sweet peppers with spicy-sweet Korean turkey creates a perfect balance
  • They're easy to prepare but impressive enough for company
  • The recipe is naturally gluten-free when using the right soy sauce
  • You can customize the heat level to suit your preference
02 -
  • Choose mini peppers that are similar in size for even cooking
  • Don't skimp on the sesame oil – it adds authentic Korean flavor
  • If you prefer more heat, increase the gochujang or add Korean red pepper flakes (gochugaru)
  • The filling can be made a day ahead and refrigerated to save time
  • For a more substantial meal, serve over steamed rice or with a side of kimchi
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