Mexican Stuffed Peppers
These Mexican Stuffed Peppers brings a nostalgic meal to the present day. The filling is full of flavor and can be made ahead. Adding beans and corn while cutting back on the rice makes a healthy meal your family will love.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 lb. Lean Ground Beef
- 3 Bell Peppers, any color
- 1 Small Onion, chopped
- 1 15 oz. Can Black Beans,Drained and Rinsed
- 1 15 oz. Can Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes or Mexican Seasoned Diced Tomatoes
- 1 Cup of Cooked Rice
- 1 Cup Frozen Corn,Thawed or 1 Cup Canned Corn
- 1 1 oz. Packet Taco Seasoning
- 2 Cups Shredded Cheddar or Mexican Cheese Blend
- Toppings for the Stuffed Peppers: Sour Cream, Salsa, Jalapeños
Instructions
- Prepare the peppers.
- Cut the peppers in half from top to bottom and remove ribs and seeds.
- Place peppers in a microwave safe bowl or baking dish.
- Add about ¼-½ cup of water to the bowl.
- Microwave covered, on high, for 6 to 7 minutes on high to steam and soften the peppers.
- Once peppers are done, remove from microwave and drain, cut side down on a paper towel lined plate.
- Preheat oven to 350°.
- Prepare the filling:
- Heat a large sauté pan over medium-high heat.
- Add ground beef, crumbling up the beef as it cooks.
- When the beef is almost completely browned, drain off the fat, if needed.
- Add onion to the beef and sauté until the onion begins to soften, 3-4 minutes.
- Add Beans, Tomatoes, Rice, Corn, and Taco Seasoning. Mix well.
- Once the filling has warmed through, stir in 1 cup of cheese.
- Taste and season with additional salt, if needed.
- Fill each pepper half with ½ cup of the filling and place in an ungreased casserole dish.
- Cook peppers, uncovered for 10 minutes.
- Top peppers with additional cup of cheese and cook for an additional 10 minutes.
- Serve Peppers with Sour Cream, Salsa, Guacamole, and Pickled Jalapeños.
Notes
This recipe makes enough mix for 6 whole peppers. Freeze the remaining mixture for another meal. Dinner comes together in a snap the next time you want Mexican Stuffed Peppers when you only have to prep the fresh peppers.
The filling is also good over tortilla chips, in a flour tortilla, or by itself.
The filling is also good over tortilla chips, in a flour tortilla, or by itself.