How To Make Smoked Stuffed Peppers

Step 1

Cut bell peppers in half, take out the seeds and trim the membrane and discard.

Step 2

Heat a large skillet on the stove on medium heat. Add the ground beef, diced onion, and garlic.

Step 3

Brown the meat until no pink remains, stirring frequently. Break the meat into smaller pieces. Drain any fat.

Step 4

Into the skillet, add rice and cabbage. Stir together until well mixed and heated through. The cabbage will cook down and blend in with the meat.

Step 5

Add in marinara sauce, Italiano seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix well. Heat for 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat.

Step 6

Preheat smoker to 325 degrees F.

Step 7

Spoon cooked ground beef mixture evenly into peppers.

Step 8

Top each pepper with shredded cheese.

Step 9

Place parchment paper on a rimmed baking sheet and place stuffed peppers on it. The baking sheet will catch any cheese that melts off.

Step 10

Place the baking sheet with peppers directly onto the grill grate of the preheated smoker. Close lid and smoke for 30 minutes, or until peppers are heated through and cheese is bubbly on top. The peppers are done when they are tender and can be pierced with a fork.