Steak & Shrimp Stuffed Bell Peppers
🍽 Serves
4 people (or 2 very hungry legends)
🛒 Ingredients
For the peppers
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4 large bell peppers (red, yellow, or green)
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1 tbsp olive oil
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Salt & pepper
For the steak filling
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350–450 g (¾–1 lb) steak (sirloin, ribeye, or strip)
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1 small onion, finely diced
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tsp smoked paprika
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½ tsp black pepper
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¾ tsp salt
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Optional: ½ tsp chili flakes
For the shrimp
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12–16 large shrimp, peeled & deveined
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1 tbsp butter or olive oil
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1 tsp paprika
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½ tsp garlic powder
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Salt & pepper
Cheese & topping
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1½ cups shredded mozzarella (or Monterey Jack)
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½ cup shredded parmesan (optional but 🔥)
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2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
🔪 Prep Work
1. Prep the peppers
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Cut tops off peppers and remove seeds/membranes.
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Brush lightly with olive oil.
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Sprinkle inside with salt & pepper.
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Place upright in a baking dish.
👉 This keeps them tender but still structured.
🥩 Cook the Steak Filling
2. Sear the steak
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Pat steak dry.
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Season with salt & pepper.
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Heat pan over high heat with olive oil.
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Sear steak 2–3 min per side (medium-rare is perfect).
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Rest 5 minutes, then dice into small cubes.
3. Build the filling
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In same pan, reduce heat to medium.
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Add diced onion → sauté 3–4 min until soft.
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Add garlic → cook 30 seconds.
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Add diced steak + smoked paprika + chili flakes.
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Toss everything together for 1–2 minutes.
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Taste and adjust seasoning.
Remove from heat.
🍤 Cook the Shrimp
4. Shrimp magic
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Toss shrimp with paprika, garlic powder, salt & pepper.
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Heat butter/oil in pan over medium-high.
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Cook shrimp 1–2 min per side until pink and lightly charred.
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Set aside.
Do NOT overcook—shrimp finish in the oven.
🧀 Assemble
5. Stuff the peppers
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Spoon steak mixture into peppers (pack gently).
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Top with shredded mozzarella + parmesan.
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Place shrimp on top (2–4 per pepper).
🔥 Bake
6. Oven time
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Preheat oven to 190°C / 375°F
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Cover loosely with foil.
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Bake 25 minutes
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Remove foil and bake another 10–15 minutes
until cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden.
Optional:
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Broil 2–3 minutes for extra color (watch closely!).
🌿 Finish & Serve
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Sprinkle with fresh parsley.
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Rest 5 minutes before serving.
🔥 Pro Tips
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Want extra richness? Add a spoon of garlic butter before baking.
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Creamy upgrade: mix a few tablespoons of cream cheese into the steak filling.
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Low-carb friendly and meal-prep approved.
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These reheat beautifully in the oven or air fryer.
🍽 Serve With
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Garlic mashed potatoes
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Simple green salad
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Buttered rice
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Or eat them straight from the pan 😌
