Stuff each pepper with layers of your seasoned cooked turkey mixture. Seriously, I’m adding them all the time. See - Stuffed Chili Pepper Recipes. It’s really growing. I’ve even written an entire cookbook dedicated to them. We don’t just make them, though, because we’re huge chili pepper lovers. Stuffed peppers are actually a convenient way to prepare a meal, and when it boils down to the basics, they’re just plain fun. I mean, look at them! There are so many possibilities to choose from, ranging from the mildest bell all the way up to the superhots, which are quite a bit harder to stuff because of their size. If you want to turn your stuffed peppers into a meal, you’ll need to choose an appropriately sized chili pepper. Anaheims are popular because they are quite mild in terms of heat (only 500-2500 SHU), but they are also incredibly easy to find. I find them stocked in the local grocery store chain’s chili pepper section along with jalapenos, serranos, bells and sweet peppers all the time. Go ahead and grab some. Anaheims are a good size to stuff and they have a thicker wall which stands up to the cooking process. All you need to do is slice them open, clean them out, and get creative with your stuffing. Learn more about the Anaheim Pepper here. We typically opt for ground turkey over beef because of the calories, and we’ve come to prefer ground turkey over the years, but beef would be good here as well. Or try some ground chicken. The cheddar cheese gets nice and gooey inside, and gives you just enough of that mouth feel and fat content to bring it all together. Let’s talk about how we make the recipe, shall we? Next, heat a bit of oil in a pan to medium heat and add your chopped onion and jalapeno peppers. Cook them down about 5 minutes to soften. Add the garlic and cook another minute, until fragrant. Add the Cajun seasonings and a bit of water. Stir to combine. Cook a couple minutes longer, until the water reduces and the seasonings are mixed in nicely. While the turkey is cooking, bring a small pot of water to boil and boil the Anaheim pepper halves for 2-3 minutes to soften. NOTE: You can skip this step if you prefer firmer stuffed peppers. Set the peppers onto a baking sheet. Next, top them with shredded cheddar cheese. Got any questions? Ask away! I’m happy to help. If you enjoy this recipe, I hope you’ll leave a comment with some STARS. Also, please share it on social media. Don’t forget to tag us at #ChiliPepperMadness. I’ll be sure to share! Thanks! — Mike H. Heat a grill to medium heat and grill for 15 minutes. Or, you can broil the stuffed peppers not too close to the heat source about 15 minutes, until the skins begin to char. Remove from heat and serve! Sriracha is good, but consider your favorite hot sauce from the ocean of awesome specialty makers out there. Enjoy! That’s it, my friends! I hope you enjoy your turkey and cheddar stuffed Anaheim peppers!
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NOTE: This recipe was updated on 11/4/19 with new information and photos. It was originally published on 4/20/15.
