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