Mexican Stuffed Peppers
Colorful bell peppers stuffed with seasoned ground beef, rice, beans, and cheese, offering a delightful blend of flavors and nostalgia.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Flexitarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bell peppers
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds.
- Heat olive oil over medium heat in a skillet, then add ground beef and taco seasoning. Cook until browned.
- Stir in cooked rice, black beans, corn, salt, and pepper until well mixed.
- Stuff the mixture into each bell pepper.
- Place stuffed peppers in a baking dish and sprinkle cheese on top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for another 10 minutes or until the peppers are tender and cheese is melted.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
Feel free to customize with different proteins or toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pepper
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
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