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Mexican Stuffed Peppers

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.

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 6
Calories: 399 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

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

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Transfer the peppers to a 3 quart baking dish. Fill the peppers with the hot meat and rice mixture.
  5. 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

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

% 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.