mexican stuffed peppers

Name: Mexican Stuffed Peppers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 6 bell peppers (any color); 1 pound(s) lean ground beef; 1 small onion finely chopped; 2 clove(s) garlic minced; 3 tablespoon(s) taco seasoning; 1 cup(s) water; 1 can(s) fire roasted tomatoes; 1/2 cup(s) white rice (uncooked); 3/4 cup(s) shredded cheddar cheese; 1/2 cup(s) shredded pepper jack cheese; chopped cilantro (optional)

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Beth Pierce

Ofallon, MO

Updated on Oct 3, 2020

These fun and easy Mexican Stuffed Peppers are filled with seasoned ground beef, sweet onions, garlic, fire roasted tomatoes, and rice all topped with cheddar and pepper jack cheese. For the greater part of my life I have been a huge stuffed pepper fan and this is one of my favorite recipes. For a complete company worthy meal I love to serve these with Beer Bread and Pineapple Margaritas.

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These festive, fun and easy Mexican Stuffed Peppers are loaded with hearty seasoned ground beef, onions, tomatoes, rice and topped with sharp cheddar and zesty pepper jack cheese.

prep time 15 Min

cook time 1 Hr

method Bake

yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

6 bell peppers (any color)
1 pound lean ground beef
1 small onion finely chopped
2 cloves garlic minced
3 tablespoons taco seasoning
1 cup water
1 can fire roasted tomatoes
1/2 cup white rice (uncooked)
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
chopped cilantro (optional)

How To Make mexican stuffed peppers

Step 1

Start by cutting off the tops of the peppers and removing the seeds and membranes. Boil the peppers in a large pot of water for about 4-5 minutes. Drain the peppers very well.

Step 2

In a large skillet over medium heat brown the ground beef. When the ground beef is about halfway browned add the onion and cook until it is soft and the beef is browned. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute stirring constantly. Add the taco seasoning, water, fire roasted tomatoes, and rice. Bring it all to a simmer and then cover and cook until the rice is tender.
Step 3

Fill the peppers with the ground beef mixture and place in a casserole dish. Then cover and bake for about 40-45 minutes. Spread the tops of the peppers evenly with both cheeses and bake until the cheese is melted. If desired top with chopped cilantro.
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