mexican-style stuffed peppers
(3 ratings)
I found a great deal on bell peppers and wanted to try a new approach to my stuffed peppers instead of using ricotta and spinach. This is really a great dish and very easily put together!
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(3 ratings)
yield
6 serving(s)
prep time
20 Min
cook time
25 Min
Ingredients For mexican-style stuffed peppers
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6 lgbell peppers (red, yellow, orange, green)
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1 lblean ground beef
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2 mdtomatoes, diced
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1 smonion, diced
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1 cinstant rice
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1 pkgmild taco seasoning
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1/3 cblack beans (from can)
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1 cmexican cheese blend
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1 3/4 cwater, divided
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2 tspfresh cilantro, minced
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1green onion, sliced
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salt & pepper, to taste
How To Make mexican-style stuffed peppers
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1Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
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2Season beef with salt and pepper, to taste. Using a medium skillet, brown beef and onion over medium heat until no longer pink. While beef is browning, bring 1 cup of water to a boil in a small saucepan and add the rice. Give it a good stir, cover and cook per package directions (usually about 5 minutes).
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3Drain meat on a paper towel-lined plate to remove any excess grease. Wipe out skillet and place beef back in skillet. Add the rice, tomatoes, black beans, 3/4 cup water, taco seasoning and cilantro. Mix until meat is well combined. Add cheese and mix well.
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4Slice peppers in half and discard stems, seeds and membrane carefully. Spoon beef mixture into the peppers and bake for about 20 minutes. Garnish with green peppers and extra cilantro.
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