Ingredients
5 bell peppers, halved and cleaned
1.5 lbs ground beef
1 hot sausage patty
1 lb shrimp, peeled and chopped
1 container crab meat
1 can chicken broth
½ onion, finely chopped
½ bell pepper or 1 celery stalk, chopped
1 tbsp minced garlic
1½ sticks butter
½ bag bread crumbs
1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
Optional: diced ham or sausage
Steps
Slice bell peppers in half, remove seeds, and set aside.
Melt butter in a large pot. Add onions, celery or bell pepper, and garlic. Cook until soft and fragrant.
Stir in ground beef, hot sausage, shrimp, crab meat, and any optional diced meats. Season with Cajun spice and cook until meats are browned and seafood is done.
Add bread crumbs gradually, then pour in chicken broth. Mix until the texture resembles thick oatmeal.
Spoon the mixture generously into each pepper half. Top with extra bread crumbs if desired.
Cover peppers with foil and bake at 350°F for 25 minutes. Remove foil, reduce heat to 300°F, and bake uncovered for 15 more minutes.
Tips
- For bolder flavor, use smoked sausage or increase the Cajun seasoning. Experiment with different seafood to enhance the flavors.
Required Tools
- Large pot
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Foil
- Oven
- Baking dish