BBQ Pork Stuffed Peppers
BBQ. Pork. Bell Peppers. Yup, that spells tasty goodness to me. This recipe is leftover magic. It transforms this smoky and moist pork into another meal using fresh bell peppers, corn, and other pantry ingredients. And that transformation takes no time at all. Dinner (or a side dish, or lunch, or a snack) is ready in no time. Leftovers unite in BBQ Pork Stuffed Bell Peppers!
Servings Prep Time
4people 10minutes
Cook Time
30minutes
Servings Prep Time
4people 10minutes
Cook Time
30minutes
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Halve the bell peppers, and remove seeds and white pith inside each half. Place in a cooking-spray coated, oven safe dish.
  2. Add the shredded pork, corn, tomatoes and rice to a bowl. Stir to incorporate.
  3. Stir in 2 tbsp. BBQ sauce.
  4. Split rice and pork mixture between each bell pepper half.
  5. Sprinkle cheese on top of each stuffed pepper half. Drizzle with 2 tbsp. BBQ sauce.
  6. Bake in 375 degree oven for 25-30 minutes, or until cheese is bubbled and begins to brown on top. Serve with additional BBQ sauce.
Recipe Notes

This flavorful BBQ pork stuffed pepper dish is great as a meal, or as a side dish to a green salad or other fresh vegetable.  I prefer red bell peppers, but you could use any peppers you may have available.

If you have other types of grains handy (quinoa, freekeh, couscous), those could easily be substituted for the rice.  Other pantry items that could round out different flavors include black beans, green chiles, or even other leftover proteins like beef, turkey, or chicken.

Get creative, and get to the table ASAP for this great use of leftovers!