Tex Mex Stuffed Peppers
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
55 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
306 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican, Mexican-American Fusion
Tex Mex Stuffed Peppers
Description
Tex Mex Stuffed Peppers use halved bell peppers as vessels for a filling composed of browned ground beef seasoned with taco spices, combined with cooked rice, salsa, corn, and black beans. The beef is cooked until it develops a deep brown crust for flavor before mixing the other ingredients. The mixture is spooned into peppers, topped with enchilada sauce and shredded cheddar, then baked covered for 45 minutes to cook the peppers and meld flavors.
After baking, the peppers are uncovered, topped with the remaining cheese, and baked briefly to melt and slightly brown the cheese topping. This layering creates a creamy and tangy finish that complements the mildly spicy, hearty filling with varying textures from the tender peppers, beans, and crisp corn.
These stuffed peppers can serve as a complete meal due to the combination of protein, grains, and vegetables. Using a cast iron skillet for browning beef ensures rich flavor development. Baking covered keeps the peppers moist while cooking through evenly.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef lean
- 3 tablespoons taco seasoning or one packet + 1 teaspoon chili powder and 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 cup rice cooked
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 cup corn
- 1 cup black beans
- 4 bell peppers through the stem, split in half and de-seeded
- 1 cup enchilada sauce
- 8 ounces cheddar cheese shredded, divided
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Add the ground beef to a large cast iron skillet (this browns very well) and brown until a deep brown crust appears before breaking the beef apart and cooking for 5-6 minutes.
- Add in the taco seasoning, rice, salsa, corn and black beans stirring well.
- Scoop the mixture into the bell pepper halves and top with enchilada sauce and half the cheese.
- Bake for 45 minutes in a covered pan.*
- Uncover, top with remaining cheese and put back in the oven for 5 minutes to melt the cheese.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 306 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 306kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 64mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 781mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 567mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 2640IU | 53% |
| Vitamin C | 78.7mg | 87% |
| Calcium | 231mg | 23% |
| Iron | 2.8mg | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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