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Mexican Stuffed Peppers: Savor This Easy Recipe!

A delicious and easy recipe for Mexican Stuffed Peppers filled with ground beef or turkey, rice, beans, and topped with cheese.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef or turkey
  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 1 can 15 ounces black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup corn fresh, frozen, or canned
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 large bell peppers any color
  • 1 cup shredded cheese cheddar or Mexican blend
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef or turkey until browned. Drain excess fat if necessary.
  3. Stir in the cooked rice, black beans, corn, salsa, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook for about 5 minutes until heated through.
  4. While the mixture is cooking, slice the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes.
  5. Stuff each bell pepper with the meat and rice mixture, packing it down gently. Place the stuffed peppers upright in a baking dish.
  6. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
  7. Remove the foil, sprinkle the shredded cheese on top of each pepper, and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  8. Let the peppers cool for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1stuffed pepperCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 28gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 3g

Notes

  • For a spicier kick, add diced jalapeños to the filling.
  • For a vegetarian option, substitute the meat with additional beans or lentils and use quinoa instead of rice.

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