Easy Mexican Stuffed Peppers Recipe
This Easy Mexican Stuffed Peppers Recipe combines colorful bell peppers with seasoned beef and rice for a delicious and satisfying meal.
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Servings:
Calories: 120kcal
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 medium bell peppers any color variety
- 1 pound ground beef lean
- 1 cup cooked rice white or brown
- 1 can diced tomatoes 14.5 oz, drained
- 1 cup shredded cheese cheddar or Mexican blend
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped, for garnish
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds. Arrange in a baking dish.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, sauté until soft.
- Add ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in cooked rice, diced tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 5 minutes.
- Fill each pepper with the beef mixture and top with shredded cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until peppers are tender.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
You can prepare these stuffed peppers ahead of time and bake just before serving.