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Louisiana Dirty Rice Stuffed Peppers

Stacey Pirtle

by Stacey Updated: Jun 28, 2021

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Louisiana Dirty Rice was made to be stuffed into a zesty bell pepper and enjoyed! Richly savory, wonderfully aromatic, the seasoned ground beef, spicy sausage, herbs and rice marry perfectly with sweet bell peppers to create a classic comfort meal. Top with Parmesan cheese and this easy recipe becomes a new way to enjoy a Louisiana tradition or just make the most of your dirty rice leftovers!

Louisiana Dirty Rice Stuffed Peppers sliced open to see the rice


Louisiana Dirty Rice Stuffed Peppers scripture- Hebrews 10:36

There is no doubt there are plenty of ways to stuff a bell pepper to make a meal, but there is none that fits perfectly quite like Dirty Rice.  This classic Louisiana dish is frequently used as stuffing for quails, turkey and chicken during the holidays and on special occasions.  So from texture to the tailor-made flavors, this rice knows what being the perfect filling is all about! 

There is no extra moisture to make the peppers soggy.  And since bell pepper is a part of the dirty rice recipe, each herb, spice and rich, savory meat is made to complement the bright. zesty sweetness of the pepper.

The process of stuffing Louisiana Dirty Rice bell peppers topped with Parmesan cheese

What You Need to Make Louisiana Dirty Rice Stuffed Peppers

  • Louisiana Dirty Rice (Find our #1 recipe here!)
  • 4 bell peppers (orange, green, red & yellow)
  • shredded Parmesan cheese
  • fresh Parsley

Which Bell Peppers Should I Use To Make Stuffed Peppers

  • As with most recipes, perfect stuffed peppers begins at the grocery store.  
  • Choose peppers with smooth, tight skin and with no wrinkles or blemishes.  It’s also important to choose peppers that have equally sized bumps, or lobes, on the bottoms so that your pepper will stand up easily while cooking.  Peppers with four lobes are female peppers.  They have more seeds, but are sweeter to eat!
  • I like to use green, red, yellow and orange peppers for this recipe.  All of the colors make for an incredibly delicious and special looking meal.  And each pepper brings a subtly different flavor to the dish.  The red bell pepper is the sweetest, while the green is the most zesty!
Red Bell Pepper stuffed with Louisiana Dirty Rice and topped with Parmesan

Do you have to Pre Cook Bell Peppers Before Stuffing them?

  • Many recipes require pre cooking peppers before stuffing them by either simmering them in a pan of water or prebaking them.  This recipe does not.
  • The peppers are stuffed while still raw and come out of the oven crisp tender and full of flavor.
  • By not pre cooking the peppers, this recipe is deliciously aromatic while baking, and both the pepper and the dirty rice infuse the other with rich, deep flavors as they warm and bake.
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Dirty Rice Stuffed Bell Pepper cut open on a plate

Properly Using Leftovers

This recipe includes making Dirty Rice & stuffing the peppers.  But everyone knows that Dirty Rice, like any good southern recipe, makes plenty.  So stuffed bell peppers are also a perfect way to enjoy leftover dirty rice the next day.

  • If you are working with leftovers instead of a full recipe of rice, you will need fewer peppers to stuff.  Assume 1- 1.5 C of leftovers per pepper half.  Also, the total prep and cooking time for using leftovers is about only 35 minutes!  
  • Dirty Rice Stuffed Peppers can be stored in the refrigerator, covered tightly, for 3-4 days.  They also freeze well either individually or as a dish.  To reheat, thaw in the fridge overnight, then bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit until warmed throughout.
  • These peppers are also a make ahead dream!  Prepare them 1-2 days ahead of time (see storing instructions above) and then bake according to the recipe when you’re ready.
Louisiana Dirty Rice Stuffed Green Bell Pepper

What To Serve with Dirty Rice Stuffed Bell Peppers

  • Southern Cornbread Pudding
  • Tomato Cucumber Salad
  • Jalapeno Cornbread Muffins
  • Jalapeno Cranberry Sauce
  • Slow Cooker Black Eyed Peas & Ham
  • Blueberry Spinach Salad

Other Classic Louisiana Recipes

  • Easy Louisiana Sausage Jambalaya
  • Easy Louisiana Gumbo with Green Chile Rice
  • Mini Natchitoches Meat Pies
  • Layered Muffuletta Salad
  • Million Dollar Shrimp & Crab Dip

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Red Bell Pepper stuffed with Louisiana Dirty Rice and topped with Parmesan

Louisiana Dirty Rice Stuffed Bell Peppers

Richly savory, wonderfully aromatic, the seasoned ground beef, spicy sausage, herbs and rice marry perfectly with sweet bell peppers to create a classic comfort meal.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: classic, comfort food, family meal
Prep Time: 30 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes
Servings: 8 peppers
Author: Stacey | SouthernDiscourse.com

Ingredients

  • 8+ C Louisiana Dirty Rice
  • 4 medium bell peppers
  • ½ C shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1-2 tablespoon chopped fresh Parsley
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Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350° Fahrenheit. Spray bottom of 9×13 or large casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Wash and dry bell peppers. Slice off tops or cut in half lengthwise right through the stem. Remove seeds and seed membranes from inside the pepper halves.
  • Stuff peppers with 1 C to 1.5 C of rice, using a spoon to create a rounded top with the rice. Line in baking dish rice side up. Top with shredded Parmesan and bake in preheated oven for 15- 20 minutes. Tent a piece of aluminum foil over the dish for remaining cook time to prevent over browning or drying out.
  • When cook time is up, peppers should be tender. Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Top with fresh parsley and serve.

Notes

This recipe includes making Dirty Rice & stuffing the peppers.  You will need fewer peppers if you are working with leftovers.  Assume 1- 1.5 C of leftovers per half pepper.  Also, the total prep and cooking time for using leftovers is about 35 minutes.
Red Bell Pepper stuffed with Louisiana Dirty Rice and topped with Parmesan
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Louisiana Dirty Rice was made to be stuffed into a bell pepper! Richly savory, wonderfully aromatic, the beef, sausage and rice in this recipe marry with zesty bell peppers to create an easy meal. Top with Parmesan cheese for extra yum!

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  1. Avatar photoSheryl Bordelon

    December 11, 2021 at 10:30 am

    5 stars
    I made these with merliton dressing. They were awesome!

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    • Stacey Pirtlestacey

      December 14, 2021 at 10:07 am

      Oh yum! Sheryl, I love that idea! I am so glad you enjoyed these stuffed peppers.

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  2. Avatar photoNancy Combs

    September 28, 2023 at 3:26 pm

    5 stars
    Delicious!

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    • Stacey PirtleStacey

      October 2, 2023 at 8:59 am

      Thank you so much, Nancy! I am tickled you loved these stuffed peppers.

      Reply
  3. Avatar photoPaul Colli

    February 24, 2024 at 1:41 pm

    5 stars
    I made these for camping. Pre cooked the rice. My brother and his wife, along with myself absolutely loved them.

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    • Stacey PirtleStacey

      March 13, 2024 at 2:35 pm

      Hi, Paul! I love this idea! How perfect! Thank you so very much for loving this recipe.

      Reply
  4. Avatar photoLynda McDuff

    June 3, 2025 at 7:35 am

    5 stars
    Delicious

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    • Stacey PirtleStacey

      July 4, 2025 at 4:56 pm

      Hi, Lynda! Thank yo so much!

      Reply

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