Stuffed Bell Peppers with Shrimp & Crab

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

Optional: diced ham or sausage for extra flavor

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 (like Slap Ya Mama)

Instructions

1️⃣ Prepare the peppers

Cut the bell peppers in half and remove seeds and membranes. Set aside.

2️⃣ Build the flavor base

Melt butter in a large pan over medium heat.

Add onion, celery (or bell pepper), and garlic. Cook until soft and fragrant.

3️⃣ Cook the filling

Add ground beef, sausage, shrimp, crab meat, and any optional extras.

Season with Cajun seasoning and cook until the meat is fully done.

4️⃣ Thicken the mixture

Gradually add bread crumbs and chicken broth.

Stir until the mixture becomes thick like oatmeal.

5️⃣ Stuff the peppers

Fill each pepper half generously with the mixture.

Sprinkle extra breadcrumbs on top if desired.

6️⃣ Bake

Cover and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25 minutes.

Uncover, reduce heat to 300°F (150°C) and bake 15 more minutes.

7️⃣ Serve

Serve hot and enjoy these rich, hearty stuffed peppers packed with seafood flavor.

🔥 Pro Tip:

Top each pepper with a shrimp and a little melted butter + parsley before serving for a restaurant-style finish.