Whether you prefer tangy, spicy, or creamy flavors, the right sauce can take your stuffed peppers to the next level. Here are 10+ tasty sauces for stuffed peppers!
Stuffed peppers are a versatile and delicious dish that can be enjoyed in various cuisines around the world.
While the filling is often the star of the show, the sauce you choose can take your stuffed peppers to a whole new level of flavor.
Here’s 10+ sauces that will enhance your stuffed peppers. Let’s dive in and explore these easy recipes!
The BEST Sauces for Stuffed Peppers
Stuffed Poblano Peppers
Add a burst of freshness to your stuffed peppers with a zingy cilantro lime sauce. The combination of vibrant flavors creates a light and refreshing sauce that beautifully complements the peppers.
Lime Crema
Chipotle Crema
For a smoky and creamy sauce, try a chipotle dressing. Combine mayonnaise, adobo sauce, lime juice, and spices for a tangy and mildly spicy flavor. This sauce adds a delicious kick and a hint of smokiness to your peppers.
Creamy Chipotle Dressing
Poblano Cream Sauce
If there’s one sauce to keep in your fridge at all times, it’s this Roasted Poblano Cream Sauce. Super creamy, bursting with smoky flavors, and perfect for topping stuffed peppers.
Poblano Cream Sauce
Guajillo Sauce
This vibrant Guajillo Sauce is a smoky, earthy Mexican staple with just the right kick of heat – perfect for enchiladas, tacos, or marinades. Toasted guajillo peppers blend with garlic, onion, and warm spices into a velvety sauce that you’ll crave to have as a staple in your fridge!
Guajillo Sauce
Mojo Sauce
This Green Mojo Sauce can be used for topping SO many different things. It's loaded with fresh herbs, garlic and spicy peppers and it just perks up everything that it comes in contact with.
Mojo Sauce
Sriracha Mayo
If you enjoy a spicy kick, Sriracha mayo is a fantastic choice for your veggie burger. Combine mayonnaise with Sriracha sauce, lime juice, and a pinch of salt to create a creamy and fiery sauce.
Sriracha Mayo
Peruvian Green Sauce (Aji Verde)
This Peruvian Green Sauce is a spicy and versatile condiment. Made with jalapeno, cilantro, and fresh lime juice, plus Greek yogurt to give it a creamy texture.
Aji Verde
Aji Amarillo Sauce Recipe
This Aji Amarillo Sauce is a spicy and versatile Peruvian condiment. Spicy yellow pepper paste is blended with creamy and tangy ingredients, leaving you with an outstanding dipping sauce, spread, or dressing.
Aji Amarillo
Easy Chimichurri Sauce
Packed with flavor and easy to make with simple ingredients & your blender or food processor.
Chimichurri Sauce
Avocado Hot Sauce
This Avocado Hot Sauce transforms avocados, chile peppers, and lime juice into the ultimate fresh and zesty condiment! One taste and you’ll want to drizzle it on everything, from tacos to grilled meats to bowls and more.
Avocado Hot Sauce
Easy Homemade Garlic Aioli
Learn how to make Garlic Aioli at home in just 5 minutes with only 4 ingredients! This creamy condiment is so delicious and perfect as a dip, drizzle, sandwich spread, and so much more.
Garlic Aioli
Roasted Red Pepper Aioli
Red Pepper Aioli combines creamy mayo, roasted red peppers, chipotle in adobe sauce, lemon juice, and garlic for a smoky-sweet and versatile sauce. Made with just a handful of ingredients, it comes together in minutes and is perfect for drizzling, dipping, or spreading on all your favorite snacks, sides, and mains.
Red Pepper Aioli
How to make ahead and store
Many of these stuffed pepper sauces can be made ahead of time and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for a few days. Simply check the individual recipes for full storing instructions and details on how to make ahead.
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10+ Sauces for Stuffed Peppers
Whether you prefer tangy, spicy, or creamy flavors, the right sauce can take your stuffed peppers to the next level. Here are 10+ tasty sauces for stuffed peppers! Try these Stuffed Poblano Peppers loaded with a mixture of beef & rice and topped with a zesty lime-crema. This healthy recipe will be on your table in 30 minutes.
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Serves 4 people
Ingredients
- ½ cup white rice
- 4 poblano peppers
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion (diced)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 Tablespoons tomato paste
- 3 teaspoons ground cumin
- 8 ounces lean ground beef
- 3 Tablespoons dried currants
- 3 Tablespoons roasted pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
Lime Crema
- 1/2 cup Mexican crema (or sour cream)
- 1 lime (juiced)
- 1/2 cup cilantro (chopped (divided))
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 500 degrees.
- In a small pot, combine the rice, 1 cup of water and a big pinch of salt. Bring to a boil then cover and reduce the heat to low. Simmer 15 minutes. Remove from heat and fluff with a fork. Set aside.
- Place poblano peppers on a sheet pan. Roast in the oven for 10-15 minutes, or until the skin is browned and blistered. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool, leaving the oven on. When cool enough to handle, make a lengthwise slit in each pepper and remove and discard the ribs and seeds.
- While the peppers cool, in a large skillet, heat oil on medium-high until hot. Add garlic and onion. Cook, stirring frequently, 2-3 minutes, until softened. Stir in the tomato paste and cumin. Cook, 2-3 minutes. Add ground beef. Cook, breaking the meat apart with a spoon, until cooked through. Stir in the currants, pepitas and cooked rice; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Stuff each pepper with the filling. Bake 4 to 6 minutes, or until heated through. Remove from the oven.
- While the peppers bake, in a small bowl, combine Mexican crema, lime juice, half the cilantro and 1 tablespoon of water. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Drizzle the peppers with lime crema and sprinkle with remaining cilantro. Enjoy.
Nutrition
Calories: 394kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 260mg | Potassium: 794mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 845IU | Vitamin C: 106.1mg | Calcium: 114mg | Iron: 4.3mg
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