Mexican Stuffed Peppers
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5.0
168 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
6
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Calories
399 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Mexican Stuffed Peppers
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With ground beef, melty cheese, rice, and jarred salsa cooked in one pot, this Mexican stuffed peppers recipe is like a healthy taco in a bell pepper shell.
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Ingredients
- 6 bell peppers , stems and tops removed, then seeded and
- 1 pound 90% lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion , chopped, about 1 ½ cups
- 24 ounce jar restaurant style salsa
- 1 teaspoon chile powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 cup long grain white rice
- 2 cups water
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup shredded cheese , Mexican blend or cheddar
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- ¼ cup sour cream , optional
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Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Brown the ground beef in a large fry pan over medium high heat for 5 minutes or until cooked almost through. Add the onion cook until softened, about 5 more minutes. Stir in the jarred salsa, chile powder, and cumin. Add the white rice and water, season with kosher salt and bring to a boil, then reduce to medium low. Cover and cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the rice is tender, adding more water if necessary. When the rice is tender, fold in ¾ of the chopped cilantro, reserving some for garnish.
- While the meat and rice are cooking, cut off the tops of the peppers, spoon out the ribs and seeds, then rinse. Lightly sprinkle the inside of the peppers with kosher salt and place in a microwave safe dish with ¼ cup water. Cover with plastic wrap and microwave for 5 minutes or until they soften but still hold their shape.
- Transfer the peppers to a 3 quart baking dish. Fill the peppers with the hot meat and rice mixture.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until peppers are tender. Sprinkle with cheese and heat for an additional minute or two until the cheese has melted. Garnish with the chopped cilantro and sour cream if you’d like, and serve.
Notes
- Choose a variety of colors of bell pepper, or just one if you prefer.
- Use any type of salsa, and heat index, you like best.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
399kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
42g
(14%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
69mg
(23%)
Sodium
1185mg
(49%)
Potassium
919mg
(26%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
4564IU
(91%)
Vitamin C
155mg
(172%)
Calcium
175mg
(18%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 399 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 399kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 42g | 14% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 69mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 1185mg | 49% |
| Potassium | 919mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 4564IU | 91% |
| Vitamin C | 155mg | 172% |
| Calcium | 175mg | 18% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5.0
168 reviews
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