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Mexican Stuffed Peppers

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 6 pieces
Calories 450
Enjoy these flavorful stuffed peppers filled with seasoned beef, rice, and cheese for a satisfying meal.

Ingredients

Meat and Rice

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 cup rice, cooked

Seasonings and Salsa

  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning (packet or homemade)
  • 1 packet homemade taco seasoning (alternative to packet)
  • 2 cups salsa, divided
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon course ground black pepper

Vegetables and Cheese

  • 3 bell peppers bell peppers, split and de-seeded (through the stem)
  • 8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese, divided

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Brown ground beef in a skillet until a deep crust forms, then stir in taco seasoning and cooked rice with half the salsa.
  • Stuff the mixture into bell pepper halves, top with remaining salsa and half the cheese.
  • Bake covered for 45 minutes, then uncover, add remaining cheese, and bake 5 more minutes to melt.

Notes

For extra flavor, add chopped cilantro or a squeeze of lime before serving.
Calories: 450kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Stuffed Peppers