Meal Prep Carnitas Stuffed Peppers

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours 45 minutes
Servings 4 servings
5 from 1 vote

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These delicious Meal Prep Carnitas Stuffed Peppers are a perfectly balanced meal of plantains, red bell pepper, carnitas, and a flavorful citrus mojo sauce. These are great to make in bulk and freeze for the future!

meal prep carnitas stuffed red bell peppers in a white casserole dish

I just adore all stuffed peppers. They’re handy little meals in such a great container! Once filled with a starch (plantains here) and a protein (the carnitas), you’ve got a complete meal with the cooked pepper. I like to enjoy them by placing a piping hot pepper on my plate and then cutting the whole thing up, enjoying a bit of everything in each bite. These carnitas stuffed peppers are no exception to my obsession!  The perfect vessels for my meat and sauce.

What really makes these meal prep carnitas stuffed peppers sing is the mojo sauce!! It’s a delicious citrus sauce that brings the pork and plantains to life. Spoon liberally and don’t be afraid to add more while you’re digging in!

overhead view of meal prep carnitas stuffed red bell peppers in a white casserole dish

meal prep carnitas stuffed red bell peppers in a white casserole dish

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  • Cuban Pork Casserole Recipe: click HERE!
  • BBQ Pork Plantain Pizza Recipe: click HERE!

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Pork and Plantain Stuffed Peppers

By: Cassy
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 8 hrs 45 mins
Servings: 4 servings
These delicious Meal Prep Carnitas Stuffed Peppers are a perfectly balanced meal of plantains, red bell pepper, carnitas, and a flavorful citrus mojo sauce. These are great to make in bulk and freeze for the future!

Ingredients  

  • 4 red bell peppers hollowed out and top removed

For the Pork :

  • 1, 3 pound pork shoulder
  • 1/2 tablespoon coarse sea salt

For the Plantains:

  • 2 plantains cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon coarse sea salt

For the Mojo Sauce:

  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt

Instructions

  • Season pork shoulder with 1/2 tablespoon coarse sea salt. Place in the slow cooker. Cook on low for 8 hours on low, or about 6 hours on high, until pork easily shreds apart. See here for Instant Pot method.
  • Preheat oven to 400 F. While pork shoulder is cooking, toss the plantains with olive oil and salt and spread onto a rimmed baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes until slightly crisp and browned.
  • Reduce heat to 350 F.
  • Divide roasted plantains evenly among the four peppers and place in the bottom of each pepper. Combine 1.5 cups shredded pork with salt to taste, then layer pork on top of the plantains.
  • Mix up the ingredients for the mojo sauce in a small bowl, then spoon over the pork and plantain mixture in the peppers, using all of the sauce.
  • Place peppers in an 8x8 baking dish and bake for 45 minutes, until outside skin is wrinkled and slightly browned.
  • Let peppers cool 3-5 minutes, garnish with cilantro, and serve.

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts
Pork and Plantain Stuffed Peppers
Amount per Serving
Calories
694
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
35
g
54
%
Saturated Fat
 
9
g
56
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
4
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
20
g
Cholesterol
 
185
mg
62
%
Sodium
 
1674
mg
73
%
Potassium
 
1696
mg
48
%
Carbohydrates
 
40
g
13
%
Fiber
 
4
g
17
%
Sugar
 
22
g
24
%
Protein
 
57
g
114
%
Vitamin A
 
4800
IU
96
%
Vitamin C
 
184
mg
223
%
Calcium
 
65
mg
7
%
Iron
 
5
mg
28
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Recipe Notes

If following Cook Once, Eat All Week use the following ingredients:
  • 4 red bell peppers, hollowed out and top removed
  • 1.5 cups pre-made shredded pork
  • 3/4 cup pre-made roasted plantains
Instructions:
  1. Preheat oven to 350 F.
  2. Divide roasted plantains evenly among the four peppers and place in the bottom of each pepper. Combine shredded pork with salt, then layer pork on top of the plantains.
  3. Mix up the ingredients for the mojo sauce in a small bowl, then spoon over the pork and plantain mixture in the peppers, using all of the sauce.
  4. Place peppers in an 8x8 baking dish and bake for 45 minutes, until outside skin is wrinkled and slightly browned.
  5. Let peppers cool 3-5 minutes, garnish with cilantro, and serve.
 
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  1. Emily says

    Emily —  10/08/2021 At 17:44

    Do these work best with green or yellow plantains?

    • Brandi Schilhab says

      Brandi Schilhab —  10/12/2021 At 08:39

      Either will work, but I prefer yellow here!

  2. Carolyn says

    Carolyn —  10/12/2021 At 08:48

    If freezing the stuffed peppers, would you recommend freezing after baking?