Mexican Stuffed Pepper
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3.1
45 reviews
Average
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
55 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
376 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Mexican Stuffed Pepper
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Mexican Stuffed Peppers is a low carb (keto) dinner recipe of seasoned beef, cauliflower rice, and cheese, baked in bright bell peppers.
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Ingredients
- 4 large bell peppers mix of red, orange, or yellow
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup yellow onion diced
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 cup cooked Spanish rice
- 1/2 cup black beans rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup corn drained
- 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes and green chilies
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
Instructions
- Cook the Spanish rice according to package instructions.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Cut 4 bell peppers in half lengthwise and remove seed and ribs. Please the peppers in a casserole dish and fill with enough water to cover the botter.
- In a large skillet over medium high heat add olive oil,chopped onions, and ground beef. Cook until the beef is browned. Approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Drain grease and add the taco seasoning and diced tomatoes and green chilies. Stir so that meat is fully coated and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- In a large bowl combine cooked meat, cooke daspanish rice, black beans, corn, and 1 cup of shredded cheese. Stir until thoroughly mixed.
- Spoon the beef and rice mixture into each bell pepper half pressing it down slightly. Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.
- Cover casserole dish and place in oven to bake for 20-30 minutes, or until bell peppers are tender.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1stuffed pepper half
Calories
376kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
33g
(11%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
0.4g
Cholesterol
65mg
(22%)
Sodium
811mg
(34%)
Potassium
655mg
(19%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
3446IU
(69%)
Vitamin C
114mg
(127%)
Calcium
242mg
(24%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 376 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1stuffed pepper half | |
| Calories | 376kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 65mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 811mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 655mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 3446IU | 69% |
| Vitamin C | 114mg | 127% |
| Calcium | 242mg | 24% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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