Spicy Stuffed Banana Peppers Recipe

Name: Spicy Stuffed Banana Peppers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons water; 3 tablespoons uncooked red or white quinoa, rinsed; 1/2 pound bulk spicy Italian sausage; 1/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean); 1/2 cup tomato sauce; 2 green onions, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1-1/2 teaspoons Sriracha chili sauce; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 16 mild banana peppers; 2 cups reduced-sodium spicy V8 juice

Servings: persons

6 tablespoons water
3 tablespoons uncooked red or white quinoa, rinsed
1/2 pound bulk spicy Italian sausage
1/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1/2 cup tomato sauce
2 green onions, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons Sriracha chili sauce
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
16 mild banana peppers
2 cups reduced-sodium spicy V8 juice

1
In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add quinoa. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until liquid is absorbed, 12-15 minutes. Remove from heat; fluff with a fork.
2
In a large bowl, combine sausage, beef, tomato sauce, green onions, garlic, chili sauce, chili powder, salt, pepper and cooked quinoa. Cut and discard tops from peppers; remove seeds. Fill peppers with meat mixture.
3
Stand peppers upright in a 4-qt. slow cooker. Pour V8 juice over top. Cook, covered, on low until peppers are tender, 3-1/2-4-1/2 hours.
4
Freeze cooled stuffed peppers and sauce in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Microwave, covered, on high in a microwave-safe dish until heated through.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 tablespoons water, 3 tablespoons uncooked red or white quinoa, rinsed, 1/2 pound bulk spicy Italian sausage, 1/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean), and more.

Yes, Spicy Stuffed Banana Peppers falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Spicy Stuffed Banana Peppers

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