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Stuffed Mexican Peppers

Stuffed Mexican Peppers

Cost $20, save $15

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  • 60 Min
  • 6 Servings
  • $20

INGREDIENTS

  • Protein

    • 🥩 1 pound ground beef

  • Seasonings and Spices

    • 1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
    • 2 teaspoons chili powder
    • 🧂 ¼ teaspoon salt
    • 🧂 ¼ teaspoon garlic salt
    • ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • Grains

    • ½ cup cooked rice

  • Vegetables

    • 3 large red bell peppers

  • Canned and Packaged

    • 2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce, divided

  • Dairy

    • 🧀 6 (1 inch) cubes Colby-Jack cheese

  • Liquid

    • 💧 ¾ cup water

STEPS

1

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

2

Place ground beef in a skillet over medium heat and brown for about 8 minutes, breaking it into crumbles. Drain excess fat.

3

Stir in taco seasoning, water, chili powder, cooked rice, salt, garlic salt, black pepper, and 1 can of tomato sauce. Mix thoroughly and simmer for 20 minutes.

4

Cut bell peppers in half lengthwise, remove stems, membranes, cores, and seeds. Steam peppers in a steamer insert for 3-5 minutes until tender.

5

Place steamed peppers into the prepared baking dish. Fill lightly with the meat mixture and press 1 Colby-Jack cheese cube into the center of each pepper filling.

6

Pour the remaining can of tomato sauce over peppers and cover with aluminum foil.

7

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until the peppers are tender and filling is hot.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

322

Calories

  • 21
    Protein
  • 17
    Carbs
  • 19
    Fats

💡 Choose fresh, firm red bell peppers for the best roasting results.Taco seasoning packets often contain salt, so adjust additional salt according to taste.Serve with tortilla chips to complement the dish, as suggested by the recipe author.Prepare an extra pepper for leftovers as they heat up nicely for a next-day meal.